The conference “Propelling Women into STEM and Skilled and Non-Traditional Professions,” was the Quebec portion of a series of virtual panels held across Canada as part of The Prosperity Project’s (TPP) Rosie the Riveter Initiative. The panels, which focus on women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), skilled and non-traditional trades, and leadership roles, were held with the support…
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2021 National Roundtable on Women in Skilled Trades hosted by The Prosperity Project
The Prosperity Project brought together 23 individuals representing a range of organizations, associations, and institutions from across Canada to discuss the transformational change needed to address the lack of women in skilled trades. The Roundtable gave participants the opportunity to share their experiences and learnings in addressing the barriers women face when entering, remaining and progressing in the trades and to discuss…
Read moreThe Matching Initiative: Homeward Bound
Launched by WoodGreen in 2004, Homeward Bound is an award-winning comprehensive 4-year program that helps homeless or inadequately housed single mothers achieve lasting economic self-sufficiency. The first of its kind in Canada, Homeward Bound provides single mothers access to transitional housing, post-secondary education, childcare, and sustainable employment. The 4-year program includes a free 2-year college education in diploma programs such…
Read moreThe Matching Initiative: Equality Fund
Kickstarted by a historic $300 million contribution from the Government of Canada in 2019, the Equality Fund was founded with the goal of building the largest self-sustaining fund for gender equality in Canada and around the world. The Equality Fund aims to return the investment to women-centric causes and provide flexible funding to non-profit organizations and charities. To reach this…
Read moreGlobal News – More needs to be done to advance gender diversity in Corporate Canada: survey
Organizations have accelerated inclusion and Environmental, Social, Corporate (ESG) efforts, but Corporate Canada still has ways to go when it comes to advancing gender diversity at the leadership level, a new survey has found.
Read moreThe Star – Gender diversity remains elusive at senior levels of Corporate Canada, says survey
Organizations have accelerated inclusion and Environmental, Social, Corporate (ESG) efforts, but Corporate Canada still has ways to go when it comes to advancing gender diversity at the leadership level, a new survey has found.
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