Women in Engineering and Information Technology

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, and Carleton University have partnered to support more women pursuing careers in STEM through the Women in Engineering and Information Technology (WiE&IT) Program, launched this September. As one of the first sponsored programs of its kind in Canada, it aims to close the gender gap in STEM careers by providing women undergraduate and graduate-level students access to tools, knowledge, and resources for a successful transition into the workforce. Currently, less than twenty-five per cent of the entire Canadian STEM workforce is female. This program will create mentorship opportunities, host events for women students to build relationships with industry and government partners and provide a special fund to support allies at Carleton in meeting their equity, diversity, and inclusion goals. It will provide women the skills they need to advance their careers, make connections, and explore a career in technology by leveling the playing field and providing a platform for them to showcase their talent and capabilities. https://carleton.ca/engineering-design/about/womeninengineering/