Lisa Beauchamp and Brandy Shiners were invited to speak about the wage gap to the California State University, Sacramento, College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) at the California State Capitol on Friday, Feb. 27. CAMP is a unique educational program that helps students from migrant and seasonal farm worker backgrounds to succeed at college.

CAMP was created in 1981, and its goal is to help students navigate through college life by providing assistance with forms for financial aid, admission, and other university services. CAMP also provides a support system that will help improve the students’ study skills and lead to a successful path to graduation

Beauchamp, Shiners, and Gail Reed were honored to speak at CAMP’s meeting. They discussed how the wage gap impacts the students, and how with the power of information they can negotiate their salaries. They also informed the students about AAUW’s $tart $mart salary negotiation program and hope to bring this valuable program to them in the near future. All three women enjoyed spending the afternoon with the CAMP students and look forward to working with CSUS again soon.