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STEM forward with SCWIST – to meet global challenges and opportunities

The Society for Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) has been advocating for gender equality in STEM for over 40 years. With 80% of jobs in the next decade requiring some knowledge of STEM, it’s important to fully utilize all talent available. SCWIST offers a variety of programs to support girls and women in STEM career pathways, including mentorships, workshops, networking events, job boards, career fairs, and advocacy work.

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NEM 2023 Partner profile: Invest WindsorEssex

Invest WindsorEssex is encouraging engineers to consider career opportunities in the Windsor-Essex region, particularly in the areas of advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, agri-business, and information and communications technology. The region is positioning itself as the Automobility Capital of Canada, with the launch of the Canadian Automobility Hub and the Invest WindsorEssex VR CAVE. Additionally, there are opportunities in the EV industry, battery manufacturing, and EV maintenance. Other key sectors include agri-business, life sciences, and ICT.

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NEM 2023 Interview Series: A Q&A with Toronto Hydro

Engineering is a multifaceted field that demands a combination of critical thinking, technical skills, problem-solving, and creativity. It is a career that is constantly evolving, with new challenges and technologies emerging every day. Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jen Grado and Sushma Narisetty, two exceptional leaders at Toronto Hydro who embody the values of lifelong learning and diversity in engineering.

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NEM 2023 Interview Series: A Q&A with SNC-Lavalin

As we continue chatting with the top players in Ontario’s engineering community, we recently sat down with Alastair Perry, Vice-President of Renewables, Canada at SNC-Lavalin to learn why we need more engineers to help solve the challenges the world is facing.

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NEM 2023 Interview Series: A Q&A with Canada Post

Canada Post is committed to improving the employee experience and growing the business. Recently I met with Nadia Afara, a Health and Safety Manager at Canada Post. She is both a Professional Engineer and a Canadian Registered Safety Professional. What follows is a conversation about why engineers should consider a career with Canada Post.

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