Article by: Timothy Lang, President & CEO at Youth Employment Services (YES). The transition from education into the workplace can be a scary one. As youth are instructed to follow a specific path paved out by societal norms, the reality of fully preparing themselves to be a candidate for employment can be intimidating. With the unemployment […]
The BC chapter of Women in Communications & Technology (WCT) hosted the first of their Lessons in Leadership Series, “The Best Advice I Ever Got,” in the beautiful Chartwell Room at the Four Seasons Vancouver on May 28. After a networking hour complete with cocktails and delicious canapés, a panel of three high-profile Vancouverites shared […]
Consider this: at 55, the average Canadian woman can expect to live for another three decades. With increased life expectancy, the traditional picture of retirement is changing. Some women remain in or re-enter the workforce (between 1997 and 2010, the employment rate of Canadian women ages 55 and older rose from 16% to 29%), while […]
The Canadian Women in Communications (CWC) is an association that raises the profile of women in the technology and communications sectors, by helping women of all backgrounds maximize their career potential. Along with a National Mentoring Program, CWC Annual Awards, and high-profile industry initiatives, CWC also hosts various networking and educational events, where members can […]
