Hitachi Energy partners with the Pittsburgh Riveters to advance women’s soccer and STEM education in Pennsylvania
Press Release | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | 14.05.2026 | 3 min read
Partnership reflects a shared commitment to empowering the next generation of athletes and engineers:
- Multi-year sponsorship supports STEM workshops, scholarships, and community programs for young women across the Pittsburgh region
- “PowerHER Up” initiative will engage girls aged 10-18 through STEM and leadership development
Allie Anzelone, HR Business Partner DTB Americas, and Sarah Fricchione, Executive Assistant, High Voltage Products Americas, of Hitachi Energy, with players from the Pittsburgh Riveters Soccer Club, marking the launch of a partnership to support women’s sports and STEM education.
Pittsburgh, May 14, 2026 – Hitachi Energy announced today a new partnership with the Pittsburgh Riveters Soccer Club. Hitachi Energy is now a Riveters sponsor, establishing a multi-year commitment to advancing women’s sports and inspiring the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Through this partnership, Hitachi Energy will support community-based programs that connect young women with role models across sport and engineering, helping to build confidence, expand opportunities, and encourage participation in technical careers. The partnership also extends to branding at the F.N.B Stadium and during tournaments at AHN Montour Sports Complex.
At the heart of the collaboration is the “PowerHER Up” workshop series, which will deliver hands-on STEM and leadership programming for girls aged 10 to 18. These sessions will be led by Hitachi Energy engineers alongside Riveters players and coaching staff, bringing together perspectives from both the field and the lab to encourage growth in technical skills and leadership capabilities.
This partnership reflects our belief that the future of energy depends on the diversity of the people who shape it. By working with the Pittsburgh Riveters, we are not only championing women’s sports but also creating opportunities for young women to engage directly with role models, explore STEM pathways, and discover what a future in these fields can look like.
The Pittsburgh Riveters were founded to create opportunities for women in sports while building meaningful connections within our community. Partnering with Hitachi Energy allows us to expand that mission, bringing together soccer, education, and leadership to inspire the next generation of women both on and off the field.
In addition to community programming, the partnership includes a Women Empowerment Scholarship initiative funded by Hitachi Energy, with two $5,000 USD scholarships awarded to students pursuing studies in engineering or related fields. The recipients will be recognized during an upcoming Riveters game, reinforcing the importance of education and opportunity in building the talent of tomorrow.
The partnership will come to life throughout the season at F.N.B Stadium, where Hitachi Energy will participate in matchday activities alongside the Riveters, creating opportunities to connect directly with fans, families, and local students.
The Pittsburgh Riveters began play in the USL W League in 2025 and represent a growing ecosystem of women’s soccer in the U.S. The club draws inspiration from the iconic Rosie the Riveter figure – an enduring symbol of strength, resilience, and female empowerment – and is committed to creating new pathways for athletes while engaging deeply with the local community.
Hitachi Energy has a strong and growing presence in Pennsylvania, where the company is investing more than $70 million USD to expand its operations and support the increasing demand for reliable and resilient grid infrastructure. This includes EconiQ®, the company’s eco-efficient portfolio of SF6-free high-voltage switchgear and breakers. The investment includes expanding existing facilities in Mount Pleasant, developing new capabilities in the region, and creating over 100 new jobs in Westmoreland County. Through continued investment and local hiring, Hitachi Energy is strengthening its role as a long-term partner in Pennsylvania’s energy and economic development.
This collaboration builds on Hitachi Energy’s broader commitment to building the energy systems of the future – together with the people and communities they serve. By supporting local organizations like this, the company is helping create opportunities for the next generation and drive long-term progress in society. This effort aligns with Hitachi Energy’s commitment to working with women’s sporting franchises worldwide.
About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.
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Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at https://www.hitachi.com.
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