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Partner with SCWIST
Partnerships help drive meaningful change in STEM. By partnering with SCWIST, your organization supports women, gender- diverse people and underrepresented groups through programs that build skills, strengthen workplaces and develop future-ready talent.
We work with corporate partners, funding agencies and community organizations. Together we can broaden access to STEM, develop talent and build inclusive systems that support long- term success.
Why SCWIST
For more than 40 years, SCWIST has worked to advance equity and inclusion in STEM through research-informed programming and practical, measurable action. We understand the systemic barriers that shape the STEM ecosystem and we work alongside partners to address them in meaningful ways.
Partnering with SCWIST means aligning with a trusted national organization that connects community impact with workforce strategy.
Our partners benefit from:
• Direct access to diverse, qualified STEM talent at all career stages
• Opportunities to strengthen and diversify recruitment pipelines
• Engagement with career changers, emerging professionals and experienced leaders
• Increased employer visibility through national events and initiatives
• Credible, measurable commitment to equity and inclusive workplace practices
Through our events, workforce programs and systems change initiatives, we help organizations move beyond intention and take practical steps toward building stronger, more inclusive teams.
We collaborate closely with each partner to ensure alignment with your strategic priorities and to create lasting value for your organization and the broader STEM community.
Signature Events
STEM Summit & Expo
Connect with students, employers, educators and STEM leaders at our national Summit and Expo. This flagship event offers visibility, engagement and the chance to shape inclusive conversations about the future of work in STEM.
National Virtual Career Fair
Showcase your organization to diverse talent at our career fair. Partners can recruit, build brand awareness and interact directly with job seekers from across Canada.
Ignite: STEM Networking Night
Support regional networking events that bring peers, mentors and leaders together in city-based gatherings. Partners can sponsor individual city events or contribute at the national series level to extend impact across communities.
Professional Development
Systems Change Workshop
Help organizations strengthen workplace culture through practical systems change learning. This workshop uses SCWIST’s research-informed frameworks to support inclusive policies and leadership practices.
Youth Engagement & Sponsorship
Sponsor a Classroom
Invest directly in STEM learning by sponsoring a classroom in one of our youth programs. Your support helps equip students with knowledge, confidence and opportunity.
Sponsor a Student Project
Support a Quantum Leaps student project to catalyze hands-on learning and innovation.
We also offer annual sponsorship opportunities for organizations looking to deepen their impact and visibility. Annual partners receive sustained brand presence across our programs and events, priority engagement opportunities, and year-round alignment with SCWIST’s national work advancing equity in STEM.
Stay in Contact!
Interested in partnering with SCWIST? Please contact [email protected].
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Funding Agencies and Partners
Major Funders
Funders
- Dow Canada
- GHD Foundation
- Mackenzie Investments