“To women, I would say that now is the time to get into skilled trades, and that yes, you are absolutely able to do this work.”
#OnTheBlog Lana Norton #PowerlineTechnician at Hydro Ottawa and CEO @WOMENOFPLT shares why the #EnergyFuture is female!
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AC's We Saved You a Seat initiative continues to work towards encouraging more and more young women to enter historically male-dominated STEM fields. To learn more about our approach and program support, check out our article released with @mediaplanetCA - https://t.co/cKJWYB2709
Kickboxing, weight training and a strong love for her work. Corry Ruch describes the secrets to her remarkable 32-year career as a power line tech in this profile for #InternationalWomensDay: https://t.co/y5v3QMq657. #EachforEqual
@algonquincolleg is very proud to be the recipient of the @EHRC Innovation in HR-Education Training Institution Award. Delighted that Kathryn Reilander, prof in Electrical Eng Techn/Techy and Sarah Gauen, Inclusion and Diversity Specialist were on hand to receive it. Well done!
On #WomenInScience Day, learn how Algonquin College's We Saved You a Seat program is helping increase the number of women in four of its most popular technology programs, and connecting women with industry and community mentors. https://t.co/m3iK5fYqDN
A student in one of the “We Saved You A Seat” programs received $5000 today! There are $2500 entrance awards in each program! WOW. So proud to be involved.
We were delighted to have @ADGAGroup and Françoise Gagnon on Campus today, presenting the ADGA Women in Tech award to Algonquin College student Ndano Wansaula.
Are you currently enrolled as a powerline technician student? As a Gold sponsor of the @WOMENOFPLT, we are partnering to offer a $1000 student bursary. Applications are accepted until Dec. 31. Find out more: https://t.co/FNmtDZmhub
.@cathmckenna’s closing statement: “To the younger generation, you have the power in this election to choose your future - on climate change, diversity & reproductive rights. Let’s not kid ourselves - if Scheer wins, all our progress will be washed away. We must move forward.”
Have you heard of Project Drawdown and the "100 solutions to reduce global warming"? Well, take this quiz to learn about the most powerful ways to combat climate change! https://t.co/bVp8Hs9HJb Thanks for sharing @UWsustainable!
Happy 🇨🇦 Day. I am celebrating by drinking 💧 from the tap back in Ottawa. Looking forward to more #Sustainability ideas on #SDG6 Clean Water and Sanitation from students 🇰🇪