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Queen’s University Aerospace Exposition – Aerospace Mentorship Program February 15th, 2023

Queen’s University and Women in Aerospace Canada are partnering to present the first aerospace exposition at Queen’s University. Providing a targeted connection between Aerospace Companies and Organizations with Queens academia and talent, while promoting the experience of women in the aerospace industry. The exposition will be followed by a speed mentoring event providing opportunity for Queen’s students to further explore what it means to work in aerospace.

SOLD OUT ADDITIONAL DATES COMING SOON Operations Leadership Essentials Professional Micro-Credential Course with McMaster University January 30 2023

SOLD OUT - ADDITIONAL DATES COMING SOON Operations Leadership Essentials professional micro-credential course with McMaster University. Key Competencies: Leadership 4.0 & Self-Assessment Coaching Fundamentals Mentorship Fundamentals Critical Team Communication Skills Building a Conflict Constructive Team Industry Leader Insight to Drive Operational Resilience

Take Your Career to the Next Level Virtual Lunch and Learn January 26 2023

It’s a new year and a new opportunity to leap outside your comfort zone and take your career to the next level! What’s one big change you’d like to make this year? How would you feel if you actually achieved this?

Quebec Summer Social June 14, 2023 6-9 pm Montreal

Joignez-vous à nous au pub Burgundy Lion pour l’événement de réseautage estival de WIA-Canada au Québec. Apportez vos cartes d’affaires et vos meilleures blagues en aérospatiale et venez célébrer avec nous le retour des événements en présentiel. Chaque billet inclut une consommation et des bouchées Lieu : Burgundy Lion, 2496 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC, H3J 1N5 Date : Le mercredi 14 juin 2023 de 18h00 à 21h00 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Join us at the Burgundy Lion for WIA-Canada's Summer social in Quebec.  Bring you business cards and best aerospace jokes and come celebrate the return of in person events in Quebec. Each Ticket includes one drink and appetizers.  Venue: Burgundy Lion; 2496 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC, H3J 1N5 Date: June 14 2023 Time:  6pm to 9pm

SOLD OUT: Ontario Summer Social June 14, 2023 The Clubhouse at The Vue Toronto

Let’s celebrate the beginning of summer in style! Join WIA on the patio of the Clubhouse for a Summer Cocktail Networking Evening. WIA invites you to bring friends and colleagues to join you in a networking event overlooking the Royal Woodbine Golf Course. Share what you what you hope to do in the upcoming months, all while enjoying a delicious selection of hors d’oeuvres. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new friends.

Calgary Summer Social June 6, 2023

WIA-Canada is coming to Calgary with our Summer Social on June 6th 2023. Come join us for an evening of casual networking and discussion around the growing aerospace hub of Calgary. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Aircraft Certification Channel Virtual Session May 18th

Aircraft Certification Channel is a space to connect experts to share their knowledge in their areas of expertise, bringing interesting and useful content to foment important discussions about aircraft development and certification, supporting the aviation industry.

Girls Can Fly Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre May 13, 2023

The event will be like past events, offering free flights for girls aged 8‐18 years and providing a fun and educational occasion to spark their interest in aviation! The event also features exhibitors from the industry who provide an interactive and engaging experience for attendees of all ages. Last year, WWFC hosted over 1,500 attendees and provided free flights to over 300 potential future female pilots!

Powerful Beyond Measure – Submitted by Nancy Barber

Whether you are a Formula 1 fan or not, the name Sir Lewis Hamilton is likely a familiar name for you. The Greatest Formula 1 Driver of all time, the 7-TimeWorld Champion with 103 race wins, has faced tremendous adversity since he was a kid getting bullied in the playground. Lewis, at the age of 38, is so much larger than Formula 1, and an individual who inspires me daily. Many know Lewis’s accomplishments on the track, but not necessarily his accomplishments off the track.

How to Respond to “So, Tell Me About Yourself” in a Job Interview – Submitted by Silva Bianchi

So…tell me about yourself.” Answering correctly this question may seem trivial and we are tempted to just orally re-present our  resume or LinkedIn Profile . However, that is already  well known by the interviewers and It may not add the value we seek.  In this interesting  article , the author explores smart ways to ace this ice-breaking question.

Women are Burnt Out – Submitted by Rebecca Hatton

“Frankly, women are hanging on.” In the article, The state of burnout for women in the workplace by McKinsey and Company, this is the one sentence that stuck out. Being a woman in corporate has always been tough, being a woman in general has always been tough, however external forces, such as a pandemic, has shifted the perception unlike anything seen before. A whopping 42% of women report being burned out.

The Eyeopener – Need for More Female Representation in Aerospace Engineering Submitted by Wintta Ghebreiyesus

Many women in Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) aerospace engineering program say better representation is needed at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Wintta Ghebreiyesus, an aerospace engineering PhD candidate has done her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in aerospace engineering at the university. She estimated that in her time at TMU, women generally made up between 13 to 20 per cent of students in the program.