Friday, May 10

2024 Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair

Join us for an interactive career fair focused on connecting employers and recruiters in STEM to Canadian women and underrepresented groups.

By SCWIST

Date and time

Fri, May 10, 2024 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM PDT

Location

Online

About this event

The Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair will be hosted on Whova. Registration will NOT take place on Eventbrite. To secure your spot, please use this link.

The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) proudly presents our 5th annual Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair.

Are you actively exploring new job opportunities or seeking insights into leveraging your professional skills in today's dynamic job market? Join us for an enriching full day dedicated to networking with potential employers, receiving career coaching support and engaging in captivating talks led by STEM leaders.

This event is committed to empowering women, the LGBTQ+ community, racialized groups, new immigrants, individuals with disabilities and other under-represented communities to accelerate their career development.

The Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair caters to both early-career professionals in search of internship or employment opportunities and established professionals looking to transition into leadership roles. Participants will have the invaluable opportunity to connect with HR managers, employers and recruiters, and engage with career coaches to further enhance their career paths.

We extend a warm invitation to women from diverse backgrounds, education levels, and career stages to join us in this inclusive and empowering event. Stay tuned for workshop details and the announcement of participating companies!

The Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair will be hosted on Whova. Registration will NOT take place on Eventbrite. To secure your spot, please use this link.

Organized by

SCWIST

The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology ( SCWIST) was founded in 1981 as a not-for-profit association aimed at encouraging women into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). SCWIST aims to support and promote the education of girls and women through programs and activities in partnership with the community.

SCWIST has a spectacular record of boosting the numbers, retention and status of women in the workplace by facilitating networking, mentoring and advocating woman-friendly policies.

SCWIST also highlights opportunities, achievements and positive messages for and about women in the field through raising public awareness and guiding policy implementation.

Our VALUES

Empower, Include, Inspire, Connect, Sustain

Our VISION

To create an environment where women and girls in Canada can pursue their interest, education, and careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) without barriers.

Our MISSION

We aim at realizing our values through:

Providing activities, mentorship, and leadership that support women and girls in accomplishing their dreams
Removing barriers and raising public awareness by promoting and advocating for inclusive policies and equitable practices in education, the workplace, and in government
Inspiring innovation and encouraging excellence through positive role models and outreach programs
Fostering connections through professional networks and programs we develop in partnership with the community
Boosting the numbers, retention, and status of women in the workplace by facilitating networking, mentoring, and advocating woman-friendly policies

Members include university undergraduate and graduate students, post-docs, technicians, technologists, research scientists, professors, engineers, consultants, unemployed and retired women scientists.

On Sale 10 May 2024 at 12:00 AM