Presentation from W.E. $UCCEED: Beyond the Status Quo 1st Community Advisory Committee June 19th

1. 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

2. Only
is on Canada’s
Top 100 CEO List

3. Women only
make up
of corporate
boards

4. Only of skilled
trade workers are

5. out
Premieres are
women

6. In the top
, less than
are women

7. Men outnumber
women in Canada’s
elected representatives

8. More than
single mothers in
Canada are raising
their children in poverty.

9. of minimum
wage workers are
women

10. Women hold
of STEM-related
occupations

11. of the
victims of police
reported
domestic
violence are
women

12. of single
parents are
women

13. Women make
up of the
available
workforce

14. Only of top
CEOs in Canada’s
top 500 companies
are women

15. Since women account for slightly
, 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

16. 2 years ago…
Economic
Opportunities for
Women
Status of Women
W.E. $UCCEED:
Beyond the Status Quo

17. 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.

18. 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?

19. 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:

20. Empower girls and young women to pursue
opportunities leading to economic prosperity
Commit to action that will improve opportunities for
girls and young women to learn, access and engage in
entrepreneurship, stem related occupations and trades.
Capture media attention both locally and across
Canada that will create a culture movement.

21. “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

22. “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

23. 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”

24. “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

25. Identifying the Barriers

26. COMMUNITY FACTORS
• “Special Interest Group”
• Raising Awareness
• Outreach Programs
• Mentorship

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

28. 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

29. 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

30. ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURES
• Policies
• Workplace culture
• Recruitment
• Leadership Programs

31. Breaking
Down
the Barriers

32. FOCUS ON GIRLS & YOUNG WOMEN

33. ADDRESS THE GREATEST NEEDS

34. TAKE A POSITIVE APPROACH

35. WORK HOLISTICALLY

36. SHARE POWER

37. BUILD A COMMUNITY

39. THIS IS OUR CALL TO
ACTION

40. Empower girls and young women to pursue
opportunities leading to economic prosperity
Commit to action that will improve opportunities for
girls and young women to learn, access and engage in
entrepreneurship, stem related occupations and trades.
Capture media attention both locally and across
Canada that will create a culture movement

41. What is the vision of success you
would like to see for girls and
young women?