First annual report card on gender diversity and leadership reveals Corporate Canada still has much work to do TORONTO, February 23, 2021 — A ground-breaking national study finds there is a glacial pace of progress towards gender and racial equity at the leadership level of Canadian organizations because there are few racialized and Indigenous women in the pipeline to C-suite…
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Ignite with STEM
The Prosperity Project’s third installation of the Women in STEM webinar series “Ignite with STEM” focuses on inspiring women in the workforce and supporting their passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers. Each webinar will feature distinct female speakers from across Canada who will discuss their experiences in STEM careers. Throughout the session, you will be able to participate…
Read moreFast Forward in STEM
The Women in STEM webinar series “Fast Forward in STEM” introduces women in post-secondary to career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Featuring inspiring speakers, the free webinars are open to students, educators and parents. One-hour webinars take place on January 9th, 14th, and 28th (in French) 2021. Speakers from industry and academia will share success stories, information and resources about careers in STEM. The Women…
Read moreThe Star – A lost year for women presents significant economic challenges for Freeland
Appointed in August, Chrystia Freeland — Canada’s first female finance minister — takes the economic reins at the pivotal moment when women are leaving the labour force in stunning numbers. Strong leadership is needed because the situation will impact the role of women in the economy for years to come.
Read moreRBC – Canadian Women Continue to Exit the Labour Force
Midway through 2020, we warned that Canadian women had paid—and would continue to pay—a heavier price than men during the pandemic–induced recession.
Read more“Swimming in STEM” webinar series gives young women insider access to exciting career opportunities
The Prosperity Project™ and Ontario Power Generation present “Swimming in STEM”. A free webinar series offering young women the opportunity to test the waters of careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The panel series, “Swimming in STEM,” will feature a frank discussion with leading educators, employers and STEM students. The virtual, Canada-wide panel series is co-presented by The…
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