Advancing gender-energy empowerment

Our approach is in two streams, we advise leaders through a gender equity lens on how to advance their diversity and inclusion goals; and Women of PLT offers programming that is open to men and women – with a focus of supporting women in early, mid, and late careers in trade and technical roles.

Programs

Our programs are open to anyone interested or employed in the energy sector.

Mentoring

Designed to support women’s participation in trade and technical roles, choose from three different mentoring programs

24/7 Peer Group

This group is focused on supporting women throughout their careers in trade and technical roles

Career Postings

Postings for trade and technical roles

Events

All are welcome

Bursary

Open to all genders enrolled in a Powerline Technician program with an Ontario college

Illuminate Blog

Interviews with women lighting the electricity sector in trade and technical roles

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Insight

According to a 2017 report based on available global data women worldwide hold approximately 20 – 25% of the workforce in the energy industry in advanced industrialized nations.

Less than 6% of these are technical positions.

6%

Read the report: Profile of Women Working in the Clean Energy Sector, Electricity Human Resources Canada.

About

Connecting women in trades and technical roles globally.

Our vision and ambition for the future of work extends well beyond Canada’s electricity sector.

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The Clean Energy Education and Empowerment Initiative, Equal by 30 and The Leadership Accord

READ ABOUT OUR COMMITMENT TO THE ENERGY SECTOR

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