There are so many things to be grateful for on this special day, most importantly we are grateful to you, our supporters and champions of change. With your help, we were able to serve over 2000 kids across GTHA and we look forward to continuing to serve much more youth and young women from diverse backgrounds and inspire them to pursue STEM careers. Read more here on our achievements in 2017 and how we plan to make an impact moving forward. More
Power of Women Symposium – POW 2017 #POW2017
In partnership with Raine Network
The Power of Women, POW, symposium is a two-day celebration of achievement, community and collaboration, providing students, entrepreneurs, young and senior professionals, and newcomers the tools and resources available to grow, inspire, network, and learn. Day one of the symposium will focus on professional development and mentorship. Workshops include goal setting, time management, as well as wellness activities, and one-on-one mentorship opportunities with a collective of 5 successful female entrepreneurs, and sector leaders. Day two focuses on empowering our attendees to become more sustainable in both their personal and professional lives. Together we will focus on conscious consumerism, sustainable investments, and the future of the sustainability and non-profit sectors. Joining us will be top industry professionals speaking on self branding and marketing, bringing fantastic resources to all online professionals, entrepreneurs, and risk takers embarking down new career paths.
So join us for POW 2017 and feel the power of what a community of women can accomplish!
In honour of Women’s Month, March 2017.
Our Funder, Doina Oncel will be available for one-on-one mentoring on Thursday, March 9, Professional Development & Mentorship Day
March Break Tech Camp for Girls #HVTechCamp
Tech March Break Camp for Girls is a 5-day long day camp-like experience that enables 13 to 17 years old girls with the opportunity to explore technology in a new and exciting way. The camp will take place at the YWCA Scarborough office and will be available to girls from YWCA programs.
All participants will be responsible for finding their way to the camp location and home. A media release form by a parent/guardian must be signed before participating.
Criteria to qualify is:
- girls ages 13-17 from YWCA programs
- MUST have an interest in STEM, previous or no experience is fine
- be willing to be fully engaged in all 5 days of the program from 10 – 3 pm
- considering a study and/or career path in a STEM related field
We would like to thank our partners for the support:
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#HVThinkTank Career Day with Magnet
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- Are you between 15 and 29 years old?
- Are you looking for work?
- Do you need the extra help with building your online job search profile?
You are invited to Career Day, a hEr VOLUTION Think Tank Accelerator Program initiative. During this time, our partner,Magnet will provide a hands-on workshop assisting you in setting up your own job searching profile. More
#HVThinkTank: Helping Young Women In Conflict With The Law Realize Their Potential
#DidYouKnow: Young women in conflict with the law are also victims of abuse? Fact: According to Council of Elizabeth Fry Society of Ontario, 71% of young women reported physical abuse prior to conflict with the law.
#DidYouKnow: Young women account for 2,147 crimes per 100,000 versus the rate of 10,084 among young men in the same age group? These sexist biases also contribute to the higher rate of incarceration of young women as compared to men remanded or charged in similar circumstances.
#DidYouKnow: The inequality of poverty and homelessness is associated with many types of survival activities of youth that are increasingly likely to cause them to be criminalized? Homeless youth, who must rely on selling their own bodies to survive, as well as those who first panhandle, or gather in groups, are at significantly increased risk of being criminalized.
#DidYouKnow: Youth whose parents are marginalized, have disabling mental health issues, and/or are criminalized, have a 62% likelihood of being criminalized or imprisoned themselves?
#DidYouKnow: Most criminalized women have low levels of education, limited employment and economic records, and usually live alone in extremely poor housing conditions? More
Thank You For A Great Year! We Are One Year Old!
Message from our Founder, Doina Oncel:
One year ago on Valentine’s Day I made a big leap in incorporating our organization. On February 14, 2013 it was official, we were in business. What a great feeling that was! I remember that day thinking that now Valentine’s Day has a special meaning for me. This organization was built on love, passion and dedication. The willingness to make an impact for the next generation is stronger than anything else. So far, hEr VOLUTION has been the biggest accomplishment for me. The past 12 months had been nothing but hard work and dedication to ensure that we are on the road to success. There were many challenges along the way as many of the projects were executed with no funding, however nothing is impossible when motivation is there. Personally, I feel that the support that came along the way via Social Media, referrals and word of mouth, was a major reason why I felt that I am on the right track moving forward. Our volunteers that made a difference during the summer, and some of them looking to return during time off of school, were inspiring me to move forward. More