Success Built on Partnership
At Carleton University, we believe in the power of education to create positive, lasting change in the world. We work in collaboration with partners from industry, government and academia to find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.
Our corporate and government partners have invested through the Women in Engineering & IT (WiE&IT) Program to empower and equip women engineers and IT professionals with the knowledge, network and skills to thrive in their future careers.
Alongside our partners, we have driven an incredible amount of impact since the Faculty of Engineering and Design launched this first-of-its-kind program in Canada in 2021.
Through the WiE&IT Program, students form relationships with peers and women leaders in the industry and cultivate a sense of inclusion, belonging and resilience. They also build their competencies, experience and confidence, preparing them to be knowledgeable and passionate contributors to their future workplaces.
These positive experiences and outcomes have contributed to increased retention of women students in engineering and IT programs. It has also helped attract prospective women high school and graduate students, who have responded positively to the program at recruitment events.
Carleton University and the Faculty of Engineering and Design would like to thank the following 20 corporate and government partners for their support of the WiE&IT Program.
Continuing the Momentum
In partnership with our sponsors, we have created significant positive outcomes for our current and prospective women students and the STEM sector. But there is more good work to be done.
With continued investment from dedicated partners, we can continue the momentum and extend our impact. Through the 2023-2026 program, which has been revamped to offer new opportunities that better respond to and serve the needs of our women students, we will emphasize networking, mentorship, skill development and securing internships, co-op placements and full-time positions.
WHERE WE'RE GOING
As a leader in supporting women in STEM, your engagement with women students at Carleton can make a profound impact. We invite you to invest through the WiE&IT Program toward a future workforce that is more diverse and inclusive.
Program Elements
The 2023-2026 WiE&IT Program has been updated with new program offerings that better serve the needs of our women students and partners.
Partner Recognition
Your investment through the WiE&IT Program plays an important role in supporting and empowering women students and contributing to equity and inclusion in the sector. We are pleased to recognize our sponsors for their commitment to and action toward addressing our shared purpose of fostering a diverse workforce.
Feature Story
We will recognize all sponsors in an exclusive story about the program. This story will be shared across the Faculty of Engineering and Design's communications channels and featured on its website.
Website
All sponsors will be listed on the Faculty of Engineering and Design's website in a tiered ranking (e.g., Tier 1 sponsor logos are at the top and are larger). Each sponsor logo will link back to the company’s homepage.
Social Media
Sponsors will receive social media recognition, dependent on the partnership level and initiative in which they are participating in. The sponsor and its representatives will be tagged across the Faculty of Engineering and Design's social media channels in promotion of the event(s).
International Women's Day
Each sponsor will also be considered a sponsor of the Faculty of Engineering and Design's annual Breakthrough Breakfast event in recognition of International Women’s Day.
Investment
We offer three levels of investment and engagement to empower partners to participate in the program at the scale that aligns best with organizational goals and priorities.
Tier 1 ($15,000/year)
Mentorship Nights
2 events per term (4 events per year); Up to 3 reps per event
Career Fair
Up to 2 reps
Promo Week
2 promo weeks during the academic year
Workshop Day
Event naming rights
Resume Portal
Full Access
Open House
Once per academic year
WiE&IT Study Lounge Branding
Included
Breakthrough Breakfast Branding
Included
Tier 2 ($10,000/year)
Mentorship Nights
1 event per term (2 events per year); Up to 2 reps per event
Career Fair
Up to 2 reps
Promo Week
1 promo week during the academic year
Workshop Day
Host a company table
Resume Portal
Full Access
Open House
WiE&IT Study Lounge Branding
Included
Breakthrough Breakfast Branding
Included
Tier 3 ($5,000/year)
Mentorship Nights
1 event per academic year; Up to 2 reps at the event
Career Fair
Up to 2 reps
Promo Week
Workshop Day
Resume Portal
Full Access
Open House
WiE&IT Study Lounge Branding
Included
Breakthrough Breakfast Branding
Included
LONG-TERM IMPACT
As the program matures, the number of women pursuing studies and careers in engineering and IT will continue to grow. And, as women graduate with the rights skills, experience and support, they will be equipped to navigate the complexities of their careers and develop innovative solutions to the challenges the sector is facing.
In the shorter term, this will have a positive impact on your talent pool of skilled and knowledgeable women. Over time, it will contribute to more representation in the field – creating stronger networks of support for women engineers and IT professionals and inspiring and empowering future generations of young women interested in STEM. The Women in Engineering & IT Program is a perfect illustration of what is possible when a community of like-minded individuals and organizations come together to build purposeful action around a shared cause.
Contact Us
Thank you for considering a partnership through the Women in Engineering & IT Program. Working together, we can empower and prepare the next generation of women STEM professionals, create diverse and inclusive environments where women can thrive, leverage diverse perspectives and experiences to tackle pressing challenges, and inspire future generations of women and girls to pursue STEM careers.
