While you enjoy breakfast, why not "like" the W.E. $ucceed Facebook page?

Our GOAL is to have 1,000 likes by the end of the year.

www.facebook.com/WeSucceedBeyondTheStatusQuo

WELCOME TO THE 1ST

COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Only 1 WOMAN is on Canada’s

Top 100 CEO List

Women only make up 14.5%

of corporate boards

Only 3% of skilled trade workers are

women

6 out 13 Premieres are

women

In the top 5 trades, less than 6% are

women

Men outnumber women 4 to 1 in Canada’s

elected representatives

More than 1 million

single mothers in Canada are raising

their children in poverty.

2/3 of minimum wage workers are

women

Women hold 22% of STEM-related occupations

83% of the victims of police

reported domestic

violence are women

81% of single parents are women

Women make up 47% of the

available workforce

Only 4% of top CEOs in Canada’s

top 500 companies are women

Since women account for slightly more than half of Canada’s population, empowering women means making the most of all of our talent.

“The most important determinant of a country’s competitiveness is its human talent – the skills, education and productivity of its workforce.” - Worlds Economic Forum

How we got here

2 years ago…

Economic Opportunities for

Women

Status of WomenW.E. $UCCEED:

Beyond the Status Quo

Where can we go next?

Introductions

3. In 30 seconds, explain how you plan to take the first step in influencing change.

1.Choose a statistic you find surprising.

2. Introduce yourself and the organization/company you represent.

Survey

1. What do you consider to be the benefits in participating in the “We Succeed: Beyond the Status Quo” project?

2. What barriers do you feel girls and young women face in becoming economically independent? How do you feel your organization/industry contributes to these barriers?

3. What specific actions will you commit to, in order to improve opportunities for girls and young women in our community?

Interesting Videos

http://www.upworthy.com/shes-not-just-destined-for-greatness-shes-destined-to-do-great-things-for-women?c=mrp1

Women in STEM:

http://youtu.be/IppTdkRcoXs

http://ec.europa.eu/avservices/video/player.cfm?sitelang=en&ref=I074907

Gender Balance on Corporate Boards:

Objectives

Empower girls and young women to pursue opportunities leading to economic prosperity1

Commit to action that will improve opportunities for girls and young women to learn, access and engage in entrepreneurship, stem related occupations and trades.

2

Capture media attention both locally and across Canada that will create a culture movement.3

“Giving women and girls a chance for a better life is an intelligent investment in a better world.”- Canadian Women’s Foundation

GIRLS & YOUNG WOMEN FACE ADDITIONAL BARRIERS

“I would like to participate in the program to develop my leadership skills, explore new career opportunities, network and connect with professionals in my chosen field. I would like to share my knowledge with others. I feel

this a great opportunity for young girls to become engaged in their community and stimulate change.”

FROM THE MOUTHS OF OUR GIRLS & YOUNG WOMEN

FROM THE MOUTHS OF OUR GIRLS & YOUNG WOMEN

“I would like to participate in this program because I believe it will be helpful to me and my future. It will help me learn new skills and meet new people. I also want to be part of the amazing change it will create in our community”

“I would like to participate in the Youth Leadership Council, because it will allow me access to opportunities, gain valuable skills and

network with people who would allow me to advance in the field of medicine. I would love to be part of a council which would

encourage young women to be become leaders”

FROM THE MOUTHS OF OUR GIRLS & YOUNG WOMEN

Identifying the Barriers

COMMUNITY FACTORS

• “Special Interest Group”• Raising Awareness• Outreach Programs• Mentorship

GOVERNMENT POLICIES

• Develop women Centered policies• Improve Family Leave and Childcare Availability• Invest in Funded Programs• Corporate Boards: “Comply or Explain”-Laurel Broten

GENDER AND SOCIALIZATION

• Breaking down stereotypes• Moving away from “non-traditional”• “Women Scientist”, Women “CEO”• Starting as young as 4 • Educating Parents on Career Choices• Media

SCHOOL-BASED FACTORS

• Encourage girls and young women to pursue a variety of opportunities

• Provide female role models• Create programs enhancing self-

esteem, leaderships skills• Tech-Savy, Trades Camp• Support Experiential Learning

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURES

• Policies• Workplace culture• Recruitment• Leadership Programs

BreakingDown

the Barriers

FOCUS ON GIRLS & YOUNG WOMEN

ADDRESS THE GREATEST NEEDS

TAKE A POSITIVE APPROACH

WORK HOLISTICALLY

SHARE POWER

BUILD A COMMUNITY

THIS IS OUR CALL TO ACTION

Objectives

Empower girls and young women to pursue opportunities leading to economic prosperity1

Commit to action that will improve opportunities for girls and young women to learn, access and engage in entrepreneurship, stem related occupations and trades.

2

Capture media attention both locally and across Canada that will create a culture movement3

What is the vision of success you would like to see for girls

and young women?

Together we will make change