STEM Streams
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About STEM Streams
Considering (re)entering a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)?
The STEM Streams pilot program is a FREE and accessible opportunity for women* interested in pursuing/advancing careers in STEM. The program provides online courses, coaching, mentorship, and much more to help you find your place in STEM!
- Courses on Career Planning, Digital Skills, Resume Building, Interviewing, Networking, Curating your Online Presence, Navigating Workplace Culture and Climbing the Career Ladder
- Accessibility support, including childcare & wage replacement
- Employment support
*STEM Streams welcomes women – cisgender & transgender – as well as genderqueer people who are comfortable in spaces that focus on & are driven by the experiences of women.
Who is it for?
This program is for you if you:
- Identify as a woman or gender-diverse person who is comfortable in spaces that focus on & are driven by the experiences of women
- Are from one of these underserved groups:
- racialized
- Indigenous
- 2SLGBTQ+
- living with disabilities
- having prolonged detachment from the labour force
- Have an interest in advancing a STEM career
- Are 18 years or older
- Are a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident.
What We Offer
8 virtual courses
Pre-employment & career skills training tailored for women in STEM.
- Market Your Skills: Resume and Cover Letter Writing
- Elevate Your Online Presence
- Interview Skills 101
- Authentic Networking Skills
- Climbing the Career Ladder
- Career Planning and Transitioning
- Digital Skills and Understanding
- Navigating Workplace Culture
Personalized support services
We can offer the following support on an as-needed basis.
- Childcare/dependent support
- Transportation
- Electronic device
- Internet access
- Compensation for time off work
- Adaptive technology
- Adaptive technology set-up
- Translation services
- Personal Support Worker assistance
- Emergency assistance
1-on-1 career supports
To obtain mentorship, internship, and employment opportunities.
Mentoring Support
“MakePossible” SCWIST program
SCWIST membership (1 year)
- SCWIST events (ie. networking, workshops, speakers, career fairs)
- Peer community of women in STEM
- Leadership opportunities (ie. participation in committees)
Expected Time Commitment
Courses are offered twice weekly. Each course is approximately 3 hours. If you take one course every week, it will take you approximately 2 months to complete all 8 courses.
Courses can be taken in any order.
Each course consists of the following:
- 3 hours of instruction
- 4 open office hours where participants can book a 25-minute meeting with the facilitator on a first-come, first-serve basis. An appointment link will be shared during the course.
- A workbook will be offered either in or before the course. If offered before the course start date, participants are strongly encouraged to review materials before the course in order to get the most out of the program.
How do I sign up?
Registration for STEM Streams is currently closed. Please sign up for our newsletter if you would like to be notified when registrations opens.
Testimonials
FAQs
STEM Streams has concluded its pilot year and is not offering courses at the moment. If you wish to receive notifications regarding future program updates, please complete our Expression of Interest form.
The program was delivered in hybrid format. All workshops will be delivered virtually and if preferred, participants will have opportunities to gather in-person to attend the workshops as a group (in certain major cities only). Some wrap-around services and supports will be delivered fully online, others fully in-person.
The STEM Streams pilot project is funded by the Government of Canada.
