EHRC Receives $292,365 to Help Women Advance in Canada’s Electricity Industry

Electricity Human Resources Canada is receiving $292,365 from the federal government for its 34-month project to develop and test a sustainable mentorship model that will help women advance in the electricity sector. The project will engage women working in the industry, who will identify the barriers to opportunities and advancement, as well as any gaps in programs and services. The organization will work with local colleges, and industry stakeholders including private companies, to develop a mentorship model that will be tested in Ontario and Manitoba..

This project was selected through the Government of Canada’s recent call for proposals entitled Economic Prosperity: Positioning Women for Success

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BP and Schneider Electric Sign Five-Year, Global Frame Agreement

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iLLUM-Drive INC has Partnered with Liteline Corporation as an Official Original Equipment Manufacturer

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EFC’s National YPN Roundtable: Insights for an Emerging Workforce

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BP and Schneider Electric Sign Five-Year, Global Frame Agreement

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Southwire Announces Acquisition of Construction Electrical Products

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iLLUM-Drive INC has Partnered with Liteline Corporation as an Official Original Equipment Manufacturer

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Trades College Announces Winners of Inaugural Chair’s Award of Excellence

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EFC’s National YPN Roundtable: Insights for an Emerging Workforce

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