01 Nov 2021
#GivingTuesdayCA, #hErVOLUTIONHero, #STEM4Every1, Ambassadors, Blog, Fundraising, Girls in STEM, Media, STEM Spark, Success, Volunteers

Let the #Unselfie 2021 season begin

GivingTuesday is a global day of giving. After the sales of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday is a time to celebrate and encourage activities that support charities and nonprofits. Whether it’s making a donation, volunteering time, helping a neighbour or spreading the word, GivingTuesday is a movement for everyone who wants to give something back. #GivingTuesdayCA is the Canadian version of #GivingTuesday.

How is hEr VOLUTION engaging you on #GivingTuesday this year?

For 4 weeks before GivingTuesday, starting on November 1, 2021, we encourage our supporters to help raise funds, but mostly raise awareness about the cause they care about, in this case, hEr VOLUTION. Here is how it works:

  • Step 1: Download & Print the #Unselfie poster
  • Step 2: Write down why you support hEr VOLUTION
  • Step 3: Take a picture holding the poster (hint: get a friend to take a picture of you holding the poster)
  • Step 4: Post the picture on social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc) telling the world why you support hEr VOLUTION using the #Unselfie & #GivingTuesdayCA hashtags and tag us at @her_volution
  • Step 5: Tell your friends about this campaign and ask them to support your cause with you!

That’s it! We can’t wait to see your social media activity!

25 Oct 2021
#STEM4Every1, #STEMingUP, Awards, Blog, Girls in STEM, GOstem, STEM Spark, Success, WXN

hEr VOLUTION Founder, Doina Oncel named Women’s Executive Network (WXN) 2021 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners

TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2021 – hEr VOLUTION Founder and CEO, Doina Oncel was named 1 of the Top 100 Award Winners today in the Manulife Science and Technology category.

The 2021 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners list was released by Women’s Executive Network along with Presenting Partners KPMG and Mercedes-Benz Canada today, recognizing 105 outstanding women across Canada who advocate for workforce diversity and inspire tomorrow’s leaders.

“When I look at this year’s winners, I see a group of radically authentic women who remind us all of what it means to stand up with courage, for themselves and those around them,” said Sherri Stevens, Owner and CEO of WXN. “By recognizing and celebrating the strength, fearlessness, resilience and heart these women demonstrate, we can inspire more of the same in generations to come.”

The Top 100 Awards span the private, public and not for profit sectors, with the winners selected by WXN’s Diversity Council of Canada.

“I am honoured to have been chosen for this year’s WXN’s Top 100 Award Winners. This win brings me hope and want to work harder to continue to inspire young women from hEr VOLUTION to follow their passion and enter careers in STEM”, said Doina Oncel, Founder and CEO at hEr VOLUTION

WXN’s Top 100 Awards Program includes a virtual two-day Leadership Summit and Gala on November 24 and 25. Visit https://wxnetwork.com/page/2021Top100AwardsProgram for event details and tickets.

For a full list of winners, please visit: https://wxnetwork.com/page/2021Top100AwardWinners

About hEr VOLUTION

hEr VOLUTION is an award-winning charitable organization providing innovative education and employment services to girls and young women in STEM. Our mission is to advance education by providing workshops and instructional seminars on topics relating to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for low income and marginalized youth with a focus on girls and young women.

About WXN
Women’s Executive Network (WXN), a member-based organization, is North America’s #1 and only organization that meaningfully propels and celebrates the advancement of women at all levels, in all sectors, and of all ages. WXN delivers this advancement through training, events, mentoring, networking, and award and recognition programs for members and partners. WXN operates in Canada and the U.S.

For more information, visit www.hervolution.org

For interview requests for or quotes from hEr VOLUTION contact:

mediarelations@hervolution.org

www.hervolution.org

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21 Jul 2021
#GOstemWeek, Girls in STEM, GOstem

A special thanks to one of our amazing partners, Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization!

Sky’s the Limit Youth Organization has a vision that every youth who needs a laptop, has one. Since our inception we have worked with our community partner organizations to empower youth with knowledge, skills, and the devices they need to succeed in the world. Working with hEr VOLUTION has always been important to STL. Supporting GO!stem and encouraging female youth, regardless of race or demographic, to explore STEM programming benefits everyone. Females need a safe and supportive environment to discover their true potential in the sciences, and we at STL are happy to be a part of hEr VOLUTION’s mission to provide it.

Sky’s The Limit Youth Organization donated laptops to provide to GO!stem students from the GTA. Knowing firsthand that lack of access to technology for so many Ontarians is a barrier to accessing necessary learning opportunities that lead to exciting chances later on in life.

Applications for the GO!stem Program close August 9. Register today!

Register for GO!stem Program Here
12 Jul 2021
#GOstemWeek, Girls in STEM, GOstem

GO!Stem and our Ambassadors!

GO!stem Virtual Summer Program is a five day program that enables 13 to 17 years old girls with the opportunity to explore a variety of STEM careers and skill sets in a new and exciting way. The program will take place online and it will be available to girls 13 – 17 years old that reside in Ontario. 

This year, the focus of the program is to explore various STEM careers and paths. Attendees will have a chance to hear from industry professionals and learn about a day in their life. There will be interactive activities for providing guidance and developing skill sets.

This program aims to inspire all participants by sharing knowledge on the various STEM opportunities available to them, helping to guide them on their future paths.

The program is available at no cost to qualifying families and you must apply to ensure you fit the qualifying criteria.

Criteria to qualify is:

  • MUST have an interest in STEM, no previous experience necessary
  • girls ages 13-17 living in Ontario facing multiple barriers
  • be willing to be fully engaged and participate in all five days of the program from 1:30 – 4:00 pm 
  • considering a study and/or career path in STEM-related field
  • must live in Ontario and have access to a laptop and internet connection
Apply here
05 Jul 2021
#STEM4Every1, #STEMingUP, #STEMingUPSpotlight, Blog, Dev Degree, Media, STEMingUPSpotlight, Success, Technology

STEMing UP 2021 Program Update

Thank you to everyone who has applied for the #STEMingUP Program! All acceptance emails will be sent to everyone by the end of day today. If you receive an email with acceptance in the program, please review and respond by July 9, 2021.

This year we have increased the number of participants by 45% and are very excited to have a large number of applicants from all across Ontario.

Although we have had a large number of applicants to date, we are accepting applications for the waitlist and we encourage you to apply to get priority once we may have a spot available https://bit.ly/STEMingUPProgramApplication2021

We are very excited to be STEMing UP with you this year. Thank you to all partners who have made this program possible!