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Ontario Annual Holiday Celebration – December 7, 2023 – Mississauga
TICKETS ON SALE: Thursday, December 7, 2023 Roll up your sleeves, put on an apron and work with colleagues and WIA members in an enjoyable, hands-on team cooking experience.
ONLY 2 SEATS REMAIN For Part ONE Advancing Women in Aerospace Leadership Program
This project is funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). For more information, please visit https://feddev-ontario.canada.ca/en. This program was designed and will be facilitated by Evoke Consulting. Evoke is a training organization who teaches leaders how to feel and project confidence in all interactions. Their team are leading experts in the area of gender diversity. They have designed and implemented women’s leadership programs for global companies across a range of industries. Most importantly, they have been working with Women in Aerospace Canada for four years and understand our business and industry well.
Lunch and Learn Virtual: Hear From A Leader in Advanced Air Mobility – Guillaume Beauchamp of Wisk September 15th 2023
As the Head of Core Engineering, Guillaume Beauchamp leads all Engineering functions as well as Test and Flight Operations at Wisk . Guillaume started his Aerospace career in 2004 at Bombardier and performed a wide range of roles with an increasing level of responsibilities in Conceptual Design, Certification and Sustaining Programs. In 2017, Guillaume joined MITAC in Japan for 3 years and eventually was named the Chief Engineer for the M100 program prior to coming back to North America.
Aerospace Transformation Virtual Lunch and Learn June 26, 2023
Aerospace industry is going through a tectonic change — a transformation from one based on fossil fuel to one that will be powered by clean energy. With the emissions growth, and airports (and flights) at risk of being shut down due to environmental challenges, we must decarbonise aviation.
Commemorating a Trailblazer – Submitted by Eva Martinez
Last month, the Royal Canadian Mint released a commemorative loonie honouring Elsie MacGill – a pioneering aeronautical engineer and women’s rights activist who redefined what was possible for women in Canada. As reported by the CBC’s Emily Fagan, Elsie was:
“the first Canadian woman to graduate with a bachelor's in electrical engineering in 1927, the first woman in North America to graduate with a master's in aeronautical engineering in 1929, and the first Canadian woman to practise as an engineer in 1938. In 1929, she contracted polio. Although MacGill was told by doctors that she would never walk again, she regained mobility with the use of two canes and continued her pursuit of a career in aeronautics. She accepted the role of chief engineer at the Canadian Car and Foundry, where she designed the Maple Leaf II biplane. During the Second World War, she pioneered a new, modular construction system that allowed the factory to produce over 1,450 Hawker Hurricane aircraft — a feat that led to MacGill being celebrated in a comic book story, Queen of the Hurricanes.”
Using the Talent Crisis to Help Propel Forward the Discussion on Diversity in Aerospace – Submitted by Ginelle Johnston
Using the Talent Crisis to Help Propel Forward the Discussion on Diversity in Aerospace:
With the continued ...
OAC’s Scholarships for Aerospace Studies – Application Deadline April 25, 2023
The Ontario Aerospace Council is pleased so be able to offer FIVE scholarships for the 2023-2024 Academic Year to students going into or currently enrolled in our aerospace studies program at a post-secondary institution (college or university) in Ontario. The value of each scholarship is $2,500.00 CAD. Application Deadline: April 25, 2023
WIA / DHC Networking Breakfast at the Paris Airshow, June 21, 2023
Will you be attending the Paris Air Show 2023? We would love for you to join us for a networking breakfast hosted by Women in Aerospace Canada and De Havilland Canada. A fantastic opportunity to share best practices of building diverse organizations in Canadian Aerospace with Senior leadership in the industry.
The Art of Leadership Women Toronto & Calgary Events – Special Pricing for WIA Canada
Looking to take your leadership to the next level? The Art of Leadership Women returns this June with its highly anticipated 10th national tour!
This unique one-day conference features an empowering lineup of speakers and topics curated to share strategies and insights on the most critical issues facing leaders today. Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to develop your leaders, engage your talent and build high-performing teams. Join us for an inspiring day of learning, networking, and championing change for women.
2023 RCAF Foundation Student Scholarships – Submission Deadline: May 23, 3023
Developed for Canada’s next generation of aviation and aerospace leaders, these 50 scholarships of $1000 are open to any student 25 years of age or younger who is either entering or studying in a post-secondary institution in Canada. They are designed to encourage students in S.T.E.M. studies in college or university that plan on future careers in the aviation or aerospace industry.
CRIAQ Scholarship Program for the Next Generation of Women in Aerospace – Deadline April 17, 2023
The present scholarship program aims to encourage the next generation of women to choose or pursue university studies related to aerospace.
This program will provide two scholarships:
1 scholarship of $ 7,500 to encourage a master’s candidate.
1 scholarship of $ 10,000 to encourage a doctoral candidate.
From the Ground Up – Building an International Aerospace Company – Virtual Lunch & Learn March 30, 2023
Join us to hear the incredible journey Nancy Venneman has been on since she took the decision to start her own aerospace company. Singlehandedly starting Altitude Aerospace in 2005 and growing the company across 3 different countries, she will share with us her many accomplishments and challenges along the way.