Women with Drive - Trucking HR Canada

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Women
with
Drive
INVENTORY OF
RESOURCES
Table of Contents
Introduction .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................................................................................................... 2
Mentorship Initiatives.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................................................................................................... 3
Online Peer Networks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................................................................................................................ ............ 5
Training Programs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......................................................................................................... ............... ............ 8
Women’s Organizations of Interest (specific to the trucking industry) ................................................... 9
Networking Events (specific to the trucking industry) . ................................................................................ 10
Be Inspired by Other Industries’ Initiatives.. ............................................................................................. .......... 11
Business Networks and Associations. . .................................................................................................................. 15
Leadership Development.. . . . . . . . ........................................................................................................................ .......... 22
WOMEN WITH DRIVE | Inventor y of Resources
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Women with Drive – Inventory of Programs
As part of Trucking HR Canada’s Women with Drive initiative, this inventory of
programs is aimed at assisting women in the trucking industry by providing
them with information on organizations, programs, and networks which
are dedicated to supporting women. Whether you are looking for specific
mentorship initiatives, networking events, or to be inspired by the initiatives
of similar industries, this inventory of programs can help you locate the
information quickly and accurately.
Trucking HR Canada is continuously working on engaging and supporting
women like you!
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Mentorship Initiatives
Mentorship Toolbox
Trucking HR Canada
A series of mentorship materials designed to support women in the Canadian
trucking industry. Tools include: employer guide, on-line peer network guide,
one-on-one mentorship, and a networking event guide.
https://www.truckinghr.com/en/
Mentoring and
Employment and Social Development Canada
Essential Skills
Includes tools that can help employees develop and maintain positive and
successful mentoring relationships, which incorporate the development of
essential skills.
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/en/essential_skills/tools/mentoring.page
Mentoring and
Government of Canada — Department of National Defence
Leadership
This document explains fundamental principles of effective mentoring relationships
and shows how mentoring is linked to leadership.
http://publications.gc.ca/site/archivee-archived.html?url=http://publications.
gc.ca/collections/collection_2013/dn-nd/D2-317-2007-eng.pdf
Aboriginal Construction Careers
Includes several useful tools, including: assessment for determining need for
coaching or mentoring; Questions to consider when developing a mentoring
program.
http://www.aboriginalconstructioncareers.ca/toolkit/step-5-coaching-andmentoring-long-term-success
Learning and
Government of Alberta—Alberta Learning Information Service
Mentoring-Alberta
Includes several useful tip sheets, including:
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Take Charge of Your Learning at Work - Incorporates a quiz designed to track the
learning and development activities you’re involved with, assess how effective
you are at taking charge of your own learning, and think about ways to boost
your learning.
http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/eps/tips/tips.html?EK=190
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What’s Your Learning Style? - Knowing your preferred method of learning may
help you identify how best to learn in a mentoring relationship. This resource
includes a quiz on determine your preferred learning style.
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Being an Effective Includes several useful tipsheets, including:
Mentor and Mentee
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Mentoring: How to Be an Effective Mentor – Includes information on how to
manage the mentoring relationship and rewards of mentoring.
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Mentoring: Finding and Working With a Mentor – Includes tips on how to approach
a mentor, and how to make the most of the relationship.
Mentorship Center
Women in Trucking
Women In Trucking’s mission is to encourage the employment of women in the
trucking industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced by
women working in the trucking industry.
http://womenintrucking.org/?s=mentorship
Changing Workforce: The Case for Diversity
in Canada’s Trucking
Industry
Trucking HR Canada
An overview of the best practices and great results that diversity and inclusion can
bring to your fleet.
https://www.truckinghr.com/en/store/products/changing-workforce-casediversity-canadas-trucking-industry
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Online Peer Networks
TruckersForum.net
Women In Trucking
This forum is for issues relating specifically to women truck drivers.
The Truckers Forum is among the most popular online space for truckers and
covers a range of useful topics – from regulations to practical advice about
maintaining your truck. The forum has a Resources page where you can search by
different criteria, such as most active authors, to find relevant information.
https://www.truckersforum.net/forum/forums/women-in-trucking.15/
Truckers Report
Canadian Truckers Forum
This forum is a place for Canadian truck drivers to discuss issues related to Canada’s
Trucking Industry. With more than 160,000 members and 192,000 threads,
Truckers Report gets its fair share of truck drivers. There are separate sections for
company drivers, owner operators and freight brokers. There is a whole section
where new drivers can ask questions and get expert advice.
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/forums/
canadian-truckers-forum.329/
Class A Drivers
Women in Trucking
(CAD) Forum
This forum is for female professional truck drivers and the situations they face.
CAD is a truck driver forum, which includes a board for female truck drivers, where
women in the trucking industry can have their own discussions.
http://www.classadrivers.com/forum/women-trucking-17/
Expediters Online
Women’s View
This forum is the place to discuss issues mostly affecting the female
owner-operators and drivers, veterans and newbies alike. If you are dealing with
expedited freight, Expediters Online is the place where you can find over 18,000
people related to the industry. The sections are specifically geared to expediters
(and also include a section about Canadian expediters). A particular point of interest
is the lifestyle section, where expediters can share all kinds of insights like how to
lead a healthy lifestyle on the road.
http://www.expeditersonline.com/forums/forums/womens-view.20/
Truckstop Canada
Forums
Truckstop Canada’s Forum provides a place where truck drivers can come in for
information or discuss topics of interest. It includes a Newbies Forum where
members can post questions and get advice from experienced drivers.
http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/
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BCTrucker.com
BC Trucker is an information exchange portal for truck drivers and others involved in
British Columbia’s trucking industry. Users can swap information, ideas, stories, and
experiences, ask questions, post classified ads, read the latest industry news, and
more.
http://www.bctrucker.com/
Canadian Truck
Drivers Forum
Operated out of Mission, British Columbia, the Canadian Truck Drivers forum allows
participants to voice concerns and opinions, and share stories and pictures.
https://www.facebook.com/CanadianTruckDriversForum/
Truckstop Quebec
Forum
Truckstop Quebec is an online forum for French-speaking drivers. It includes a
section on Les Femmes dans le Transport, as well as discussions on technical and
professional matters, and a classifieds section.
http://www.truckstopquebec.com/forum/
Canadian Truck Driver
Canadian Truck Driver offers a place to discuss and post pictures on topics such as
Favourite Truck Stops, Favourite Highways, and Canadian and USA Road Conditions.
http://canadiantruckdriver.ca/welcome-to-the-forum/
Women’s Trucking
Federation of Canada
The Women’s Trucking Federation (WTF) of Canada is a networking organization
designed to empower and expand the employment of female truck drivers across
the Canadian trucking industry.
http://www.womenstruckingfederationofcanada.ca/
Layover.com
Women in Trucking
Layover.com provides the resources you need as a woman truck driver to succeed
in the trucking industry. Women truck drivers can find specific information on the
trucking industry including safety tips, trucking news, and on-the-job skill information,
as well as an online forum where you can trade thoughts with other women truckers.
http://www.layover.com/driverscorner/womenintrucking/
Roadmaster
Tips For Females Looking To Become Truck Drivers (US based)
http://www.roadmaster.com/blog/tips-for-females-looking-to-become-truckdrivers/
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Life as a Trucker.com
A blog where female truck drivers can post their personal experiences
http://www.lifeasatrucker.com/Women-in-trucking-life.html
She Drives Trucks
Truckers News
A weekly newsletter targeted at female company drivers and owner-operators.
The newsletter aims at addressing the unique issues women face on the road,
including personal safety, health concerns and the best driving jobs for women.
http://www.truckersnews.com/subscribe-to-shedrives/
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Training Programs
Training for Women
interested in Truck
Driving
Women In Transportation Program (WIT) and Microskills
MicroSkills, in partnership with Humber College, Ontario Truck Training Academy
and the Rexdale Women’s Centre, is offering a new skills training program
for WOMEN. This program prepares women for AZ driving jobs within organizations
that are involved with distribution of goods.
http://www.microskills.ca/women-in-transportation/
Opportunities for
Women Building Futures (WBF)
Women in Construction
WBF has been running the Opportunities for Women in Construction Awareness
Awareness
campaign since 2007, the only sustained awareness program of its kind in Western
Canada
http://www.womenbuildingfutures.com/
Funds for Fleets
Trucking HR Canada
Funds for Fleets is a free guide to government funding opportunities for employers
in Canada’s trucking industry. Trucking HR Canada can help determine if an
employer is eligible for government grants, complete the paperwork, and connect
them to the decision makers.
https://www.truckinghr.com/en/content/funds-fleets
Women’s Employment
Outreach
Women’s Employment Outreach provides a range of free services to women who
are unemployed (working less than 20 hours/week), nearing unemployment,
on medical leave, or unemployed and requiring a career change
http://www.womensemploymentoutreach.org/
Microlending for
Women in Ontario
Program
Government of Ontario
As a woman entrepreneur, you may be eligible for business support training and
microloans to help you start your business.
http://www.women.gov.on.ca/owd/english/economic/entrepreneurs.shtml
Femmessor — Réussir
en affaires
You could obtain funding, training or mentoring for the acquisition, start-up,
expansion or consolidation of your company.
http://www.femmessor.com/pages/view/lang:eng/id:5
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Women’s organizations of interest (specific to the trucking industry)
Women in Trucking
This organization has been created for both men and women, who are either
involved in the industry, or have a career interest in being a part of one of the
largest networks of professionals in North America
http://womenintrucking.org/
Girl Scouts –
In partnership with Women in Trucking
“Transportation Patch” Local area Girl Scouts get an opportunity to showcase their interests and learn about
the transportation industry
http://womenintrucking.org/women-trucking-association-partners-girl-scoutslaunch-brand-new-transportation-patch/
Advancing Women
in Transportation
WTS is an international organization dedicated to building the future of transportation
through the global advancement of women. The goal of WTS is to expand
opportunities for women in the transportation industry by providing professional
development, leadership programs, mentoring, and career advancement.
https://www.wtsinternational.org/
Advancing Women in
the Atlantic trucking
region
Trucking Human Resource Sector Council Atlantic (THRSC)
Led by the THRSC Atlantic, this program was developed to provide information,
stories and samples to help employers work towards the goal of increasing
representation and advancing women in the Atlantic trucking industry.
http://thrsc.com/project/advancing-women-in-the-trucking-industry/
Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada
The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada was established to encourage the
employment of women in the trucking industry, promote their accomplishments and
minimize obstacles faced by women working in the trucking industry. To promote
better training standards with in the Trucking Industry. To bring awareness to the
General motoring public about Safety around big trucks.
http://www.womenstruckingfederationofcanada.net/
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Networking Events (specific to the trucking industry)
Women With Drive
Trucking HR Canada
Leadership Summit
This annual national leadership summit brings women and men from the industry
together to network and learn about practical solutions and best practices designed
to support increased recruitment and retention of women in the industry.
https://www.truckinghr.com/en/content/women-drive
Ladies Lunch & Learn
Toronto Transportation Club (TTC)
Throughout the year, the TTC hosts networking events for women in transportation,
including the annual Ladies Lunch and Learn.
http://torontotransportationclub.com/component/dtregister/?Itemid=6/
Women in Supply
Van Horne Institute
Chain
The Van Horne Institute and its partners have developed a series of events
designed to focus on WOMEN as an untapped labour pool within the Supply Chain
Management sector.
http://www.womeninsupplychain.org/
Accelerate! (Sponsored by ) Women in Trucking Association
Conference & Expo
An opportunity for transportation, logistics, and supply chain peers to learn about
critical transportation issues and trends, along with perspectives of the positive
impact women can have on the industry.
http://womenintrucking.org/conference-expo/
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Be Inspired by Other Industries’ Initiatives
Trade Up For Success
Electricity Human Resources Canada
The TradeUp for Success program is a provincial effort to promote to trades in the
electricity sector to youth across Ontario.
http://www.tradeup.ca/
For the province of BC, it can be accessed via http://www.brightfuturesbc.ca/
Trades Discovery for
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Women
The British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Trades Discovery for Women program
allows women to gain hands-on experience in about 20 different trades and
prepares them to successfully enter and complete trades/technical training or to
seek apprenticeship If you don’t know what you want to do, this is a great way to
narrow down your options and set you on your path.
http://www.bcit.ca/study/programs/1190acert
Women in Trades
Industry Training Authority (ITA)
Training (WITT)
The WITT program provides training, financial assistance and support for eligible
women living in British Columbia who are thinking about a career in the skilled
trades, but are unemployed or employed and low-skilled. It offers introductory trades
training that allows you to experience a variety of trades, helps you get job ready,
and works with employers to sponsor women for apprenticeship placement.
http://www.itabc.ca/women-trades/overview
Women Building
Futures (WBF)
WBF is a leader in trades training for women, with extensive experience in recruiting
women into the heavy industrial workforce. Its employment placement rate is 90%!
The great thing about this program is that you get to try a variety of trades before
deciding which one you’d like to pursue further.
http://www.womenbuildingfutures.com/
Women in Skilled
The Centre for Skills Development and Training
Trades (WIST)
The WIST program at Ontario’s The Centre for Skills Development & Training
provides eligible women with the tools and training to launch their career in the
residential construction industry
http://thecentre.on.ca/skilledtrades/women-in-skilled-trades-wist/
Women Unlimited
Nova Scotia’s Women’s Economic Equality Society
A program that helps women to explore, prepare for, obtain and maintain
employment in the skilled trades.
http://womenunlimitedns.ca/index.php/Programs/Women_Unlimited/C12
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Office to Advance Women Apprentices
(OAWA)
The OAWA partners with employers, unions, government and training institutions in
Newfoundland and Labrador to help secure employment opportunities for women
in the skilled trades. It has helped hundreds of women obtain jobs in the trades.
http://www.womenapprentices.ca/
Women of the Build Together
Building Trades
A national program that promotes, supports and mentors women in the skilled
construction trades.
http://www.buildtogether.ca/
J urneyman
A national program that promotes, supports and mentors women in the skilled
construction trades.
https://www.facebook.com/Journeyman.ca
Canadian Construction Boasting diverse membership—from skilled trades, to project managers, general
Women
contractors, estimators, lawyers, engineers and architects – both offer mentorship
opportunities to advise, guide and assist women on industry challenges they
may face
https://www.constructionwomen.org/
Canadian Association
of Women in
Construction
Boasting diverse membership—from skilled trades, to project managers, general
contractors, estimators, lawyers, engineers and architects – both offer mentorship
opportunities to advise, guide and assist women on industry challenges they may face
http://www.cawic.ca/
Girls Exploring Trades
Skills Canada - Alberta & Saskatchewan
and Technology
(SkillsAlberta & SkillsSaskatchewan) Introduces girls in grades 6, 7 and 8 to
possible future careers while attending a fun and engaging week-long summer
camp that demystifies tools and technology, and builds self-awareness and
confidence. The girls learn they have options to select occupations according to
their own talents, skills and abilities, and are encouraged to think about career
options that go beyond the societal norm so they see themselves as a person first,
and not a gender.
http://www.skillsalberta.com/event/girls-exploring-trades-and-technologyconference
Skills Work! Day Camp Skills Canada Ontario
A week-long day program for kids entering grades 7 and 8 – allows students to
explore careers in skilled trades through interactive games, industry tours and
entrepreneurship programs. There are 20+ camp locations across Ontario, including
specialized camps for girls only.
http://www.skillsontario.com/camp
Techsploration
The Techsploration program in Nova Scotia empowers young women in grades 9
through 12 to explore careers in science, trades and technology. Through more
than 20 participating schools, students have the opportunity to meet role models
and partake in interactive presentations and workshops.
http://techsploration.ca/
GUSTO!
Is a free workshop for high school girls across Newfoundland and Labrador who are
interested in gaining hands-on experience in the carpentry and electrical trades.
http://www.wrdc.nf.ca/erc/GUSTO/index.htm
Techsploration:
Newfoundland
and Labrador
Provides young women with opportunities to explore trades, technical and
technology-related occupations, while creating an awareness about the critical role
of work in their lives. It also helps them understand the significance of high school
math and science to their future careers.
http://www.wrdc.nf.ca/erc/techsploration/index.htm
Women in Resource
Development
Corporation
WRDC is a provincial non-profit organization committed to increasing women’s
participation in trades and technology. With private and public funding, WRDC offers
a variety of programs and services to address challenges surrounding the attraction,
recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in these sectors.
http://www.wrdc.nf.ca/
Office to Advance
Women Apprentices
The Office to Advance Women Apprentices (OAWA), funded by the provincial
government of Newfoundland & Labrador, was created in 2009 with a mandate
of increasing employment opportunities for females in the skilled trades.
http://www.womenapprentices.ca/
Women’s Network
A not-for-profit organization that works to strengthen and support the efforts of
PEI women to improve the status of women in our society. Their Trade HERizons
project aims to increase the number of women in non-traditional trades and
technology occupations on Prince Edward Island.
http://www.wnpei.org/Statement-of-Purpose
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Women’s Equality
Government of New Brunswick
Working to advance gender equality as an important part of building a strong
economy with more jobs for all New Brunswick residents.
http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/women.html
Trades and Tech Gala
Skills Canada
for Girls
The Trades & Tech Gala for Girls are designed to bring together young females
from grade 9-12 from various high schools to network with female mentors who
are in the non-traditional skilled trade areas.
http://skillscanada.nb.ca/en/programs/trades-tech-gala-for-girls/
Business Networks and Associations
Women’s Enterprise
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WECD)
Centre BC
Women’s Enterprise Centre was established by WECD to assist women in starting
and growing businesses in BC. Since then, they’ve grown to become the leading
business resource for BC women who own a business or are thinking of starting a
business. They provide essential business services and resources, as well as referrals
to many resources and
http://www.womensenterprise.ca/
The Taskforce for
Women’s Business
Growth
University of Ottawa
The Taskforce for Women’s Business Growth is a national consortium of prominent
women business owners, SME service agencies, academics, and industry
associations. Women’s Enterprise Centre is a founding member of this national
taskforce, which has identified action strategies to create economic development
in Canada through the support of women entrepreneurs. The Taskforce maintains a
comprehensive library of research into women’s entrepreneurship.
http://sites.telfer.uottawa.ca/womensenterprise/reports/
SME Financing Data
Initiative
October 2010
Government of Canada
This report outlines the business characteristics and recent financing activities
of majority female-owned small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The financing data used in this analysis originate from the SME Financing Data
Initiative (SME FDI) Survey on Financing of Small and Medium Enterprises.
This survey is intended to study the demand for, and sources of, SME financing.
http://www.womensenterprise.ca/sites/default/files/resources/Industry%20
Canada%20Women%27s%20Financing%20Report_Oct2010.pdf
Procurement Strategies Canada Works Limited
to Support Women
Conducted on behalf of WeConnect Canada, this report presents a summary of
Owned Enterprises
research about small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) engagement in public
procurement. Strategies to increase women-owned enterprises‘ understanding
about, and access to, government contract opportunities are also considered.
This research digest is expected to inform discussion among WEConnect Canada,
community partners and governments about the constraints and opportunities of
public procurement for SMEs, and in particular women-owned enterprises.
http://www.womensenterprise.ca/sites/default/files/resources/
WEConnect%20Canada%20Procurement%20Study_Mar09.pdf
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Sustaining the
Momentum: An Economic Forum
on Women
Entrepreneurs
This report presents a synopsis of the research and recommendations stemming
from Sustaining the Momentum: An Economic Forum on Women Entrepreneurs
in Ottawa from October 27 to 29, 2004. Its objectives were to share leading-edge
research about women entrepreneurs, to examine government support for women
business owners, and to identify gaps in research and public policy.
http://www.womensenterprise.ca/sites/default/files/resources/Sustaining%20
the%20Momentum_Mar05.pdf
Alberta Women
Entrepreneurs
As a woman in Alberta, you can take advantage of this network and its tools to gain
business skills and help your business succeed.
http://www.awebusiness.com/
Women Entrepreneurs If you are a woman living in Saskatchewan, you could get a loan to start, grow or
of Saskatchewan Inc.
buy a business.
http://www.womenentrepreneurs.sk.ca/
Centre (Manitoba)
Are you a woman entrepreneur looking to start, expand or purchase a business?
Get help to improve your business skills and acquire financing.
https://www.wecm.ca/
PARO Centre for
As a woman entrepreneur in Northern Ontario, you can find coaching, training and
peer lending programs to start or grow your business.
http://paro.ca/2013/
Business Women in
International Trade
Find key contacts, trade events, marketing opportunities and export advice from
experienced businesswomen.
http://tradecommissioner.gc.ca/businesswomen-femmesdaffaires/index.
aspx?lang=eng
Job Bank
A national job board which includes jobs available in trucking.
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home-eng.do?lang=eng
Women in Business
New Brunswick
If you are a woman who owns at least half of your business, you can access support
and resources to help your business grow and succeed.
http://www.wbnb-fanb.ca/
Centre for Women
in Business
As a Nova Scotia woman entrepreneur, you can access support and resources at
any business stage through this business development centre.
http://www.centreforwomeninbusiness.ca/en/home/default.aspx
Prince Edward Island
If you are a woman entrepreneur on Prince Edward Island, you can access services
Business Women’s
and support to foster the growth of your business.
Association
http://peibwa.org/
Newfoundland and
If you are a woman entrepreneur in Newfoundland or Labrador, you can get help to
Labrador Organization start, grow, and advance your business.
of Women
http://www.nlowe.org/
Entrepreneurs
Women’s Policy Office
Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
Find out about gender equity related activities, violence prevention initiatives, and
statistics and research on issues affecting women.
http://www.exec.gov.nl.ca/exec/wpo/
Women’s
Are you a woman entrepreneur starting or expanding a business? You could
Entrepreneurial Center maximize your entrepreneurial potential and attain financial independence.
of Québec
http://www.cefq.ca/
NextStep to Success
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
Learning Series
If you are an Aboriginal woman in Alberta, you can get training and coaching to start
a business.
http://www.awebusiness.com/programs/programs-for-aboriginal/
WEConnect
International in
Canada
Woman Business Enterprise Canada
Find out how your company can be certified as a Women Business Enterprise to
increase your access to contract opportunities in Canada and abroad.
http://www.wbecanada.org/
WBE Canada
Woman Business Enterprise Canada
Certification
If you are a women-owned business wishing to be certified as a Women’s Business
Enterprise, this organization can evaluate your business readiness.
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Women in
Are you a woman entrepreneur in the communications sector? Find out how
Communications and
leadership development and mentoring services can help you achieve your goals.
Technology
https://www.wct-fct.com/
Aboriginal Women’s
The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
Business
NWAC works to advance the well-being of Aboriginal women and girls, as well as
Entrepreneurship
their families and communities through activism, policy analysis and advocacy.
Network (AWBEN)
http://www.nwac.ca/home/about-nwac/about-us/
Aboriginal
Entrepreneurship
Online Community
Idea Connector Network (ICN)
The ICN has been producing content and building its Aboriginal entrepreneurial
online community since 2011. ICN is a social enterprise and a third party
independent organization.
http://ideaconnector.net/
Canadian Aboriginal
and Minority Supplier
Council
CAMSC operates as a private sector-led, non profit membership organization
governed by a board of Directors; comprised of major multinational corporations
operating in Canada. The organization aims to boost economic development efforts
and employment.
https://www.camsc.ca/
Canadian Association
of Women Executives & Entrepreneurs
(CAWEE)
The Canadian Association of Women Executives and Entrepreneurs (CAWEE) has
been connecting Canadian businesswomen. Based in Toronto, Ontario, CAWEE is
considered one of Canada’s most respected networking organizations, representing
professionals from a broad range of disciplines, markets and perspectives.
http://www.cawee.net/
Canadian Women in
Technology (CanWIT)
A national volunteer organization that encourages young women to consider a
career in a technology field and helps accelerate the careers of women already in
the field.
http://www.canwit.ca/
Canadian Women’s
Business Network
CWBN has been providing affordable, effective online advertising and relevant
resources to assist small businesses for 20 Years.
http://www.cdnbizwomen.com/
Canadian Women’s
Invests in the strength of women and the dreams of girls.
Foundation
http://www.canadianwomen.org/
Catalyst Canada
Catalyst Canada is the leading non-profit research and advocacy organization
dedicated to creating opportunities for women and business in Canada.
http://www.catalyst.org/regions/canada
DigitalEve
DigitalEve is a global, non-profit organization for women in new media and digital
technology.
http://www.digitaleve.org/
Organization of Women A voluntary non-profit professional of women and men involved/interested in
in International Trade international trade and business
(OWIT)
http://www.owit.org/
Professional Women’s
Network (PWN)
The Professional Women’s Network (PWN) is a Canadian-based non-profit
organization focused on assisting business women to: connect easily with one
another and with male business contacts; refer business to one another where
appropriate; develop and leverage strong business relationships; increase profile and
profitability; and contribute to the success of other business women
http://www.pwncanada.ca/
WBE Canada
WBE Canada certifies majority-owned, managed, and controlled women’s businesses
and facilitates opportunities for them to meet buyers and get access to bids for
corporate contracts as part of supplier diversity programs.
Women in Aerospace
Canada (WIA-Canada)
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to expanding women’s opportunities for
leadership and professional development as well as increasing their visibility in the
aerospace community by creating a professional network in Canada and across
the globe.
http://wia-canada.org/
Women in Biz Network
A national organization supporting a community of 35,000 influential and
collaborative women in business. They offer an online and in-person hub for
business advice and advancement.
http://www.womeninbiznetwork.com/
Women in
Communications and
Technology
Committed to advancing women in Canada by providing opportunities for members
to remain relevant and connected through strong relationships and continuous
learning. WCT is a national association uniquely focused on providing networking,
mentoring and educational opportunities for women in the telecommunications,
media and technology (TMT) industries.
https://www.wct-fct.com/
Women in Leadership
Foundation
A national non-profit with charity status that was established to increase the number
of women in leadership roles, provide education and mentorship on pertinent
leadership topics and aid in tearing down barriers to success.
http://womeninleadership.ca/
Women of Influence
Produces inspiring, progressive, and celebratory events across the country.
Their programs serve to fill the gap for women looking for mentors, looking to
connect with likeminded individuals on their path to success, or looking for unique
corporate entertainment.
http://www.womenofinfluence.ca/
Women on Board
A catalyst initiative operating in Canada and the United States of America that
promotes the appointment of women to corporate boards by engaging CEOs and
Board Chairs who are committed to improving board diversity, to mentor and
sponsor CEO-endorsed women board candidates.
http://www.catalystwomenonboard.org/home/default.asp
Women Presidents’
Organization
A non-profit membership organization for women presidents of multimillion-dollar
companies. The members of the WPO take part in professionally facilitated peer
advisory groups in order to bring the “genius out of the group” and accelerate the
growth of their businesses.
https://www.womenpresidentsorg.com/
Women’s Enterprise Organizations of
Canada (WEOC)
Their vision is to lead the way to achieve excellence in the provision of services
by women’s enterprise organizations and to build a strong national network that
strengthens our member organizations.
http://weoc.ca/
Women’s International A networking organization for women at management level in the maritime industry.
Shipping & Trading
http://www.wista.net/ca
Association (WISTA)
Women Unlimited Association
The Women Unlimited Association can help employers address labour shortages in
the skilled trades and technologies. In turn, women benefit from well-paying,
meaningful jobs. By widening the talent pool to include women, employers are
reaping the benefits of a more diverse workforce.
http://www.womenunlimitedns.ca/employers
Leadership Development
Leadership
The LMI’s Leadership for Women program is designed to help women overcome
Management
past conditioning, redefine their self-restrictions and enrich their self-concept as a
International (LMI)leader.
http://www.lmicanada.ca/lfw.aspx
The Canadian Women’s
Foundation Leadership
Institute
The goal of the Canadian Women’s Foundation Leadership institute is to build the
capacity of young emerging female leaders to fill future leadership positions.
Because professional development opportunities for women leaders are limited,
leadership development strategies are even more critical to strengthening the sector.
http://www.canadianwomen.org/leadership-institute
Women Evolution Women Evolution creates innovative and scalable training solutions for women’s
leadership development programs.
http://womenevolution.org/?gclid=CI_E4d2RqM0CFZeEaQodVkQLZg
The Canadian Centre
for Women in Science, Engineering, Trades
and Technology
(WinSETT)
WinSETT works in partnership and collaborations to advance the career success and
leadership of women in science, engineering, trades and technology (SETT) fields.
The WinSETT Centre delivers a series of professional development workshops
tailored to early to mid-career female engineers, scientists and technologists in
science and technology based sectors.
http://www.winsett.ca/programs/leadership-program/leadership-programpromo-apr-2015-gen.pdf
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