WCM can help you achieve your career goals, expand your network, plan your next career move, and stay informed on gender diversity topics. It also provides an opportunity for you to give back to your local community and provides recognition as being committed to gender diversity. For details, visit our Get Involved page. 

Yes. Our Prairies Chapter is run by a steering committee of dedicated volunteers. On occasion, they need assistance planning or delivering an event or program. If you are interested in getting involved, please email [email protected], expressing your interest in volunteering for WCM's Prairies Chapter. We will add your name to our database and contact you when volunteer opportunities become available. If you have a preference, please also specify in which capacity you would like to volunteer (High School/ WCMSheBiz, UniConnect, Mentorship, general) and any other details you think we should know. 

We are always looking for inspiring and experienced professionals to speak at or be panelists at our events. If you are interested or if you know someone who would be a good fit, please email [email protected] with details.

Succeeding in our mission and effectively driving positive change in our industry requires a concerted effort from us all. Here are a few ways you can show your support:

1. Become a WCM Member, and encourage colleagues to join. Our strength lies in awareness and our membership. 
2. Subscribe to our communications, stay informed.
3. Join the conversation: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
4. Attend WCM events in the Prairies.
5. Executives; join our Board-Ready Directory.
6. Post your firms open positions and internships on our Job Board.
7. Encourage your firm to become a WCM Partner.
8. Become a Mentor through our Professional Mentorship Program and/ or University Mentorship Program.
9. Request to be added to our speakers list.
10. Promote WCM events, research and work to your network - help us build awareness.
11. Share your feedback and thoughts with us at [email protected].

Succeeding in our mission and effectively driving positive change in our industry requires a concerted effort from us all. WCM’s Corporate Champions share our vision and urgency for accelerating gender diversity in the workplace. Our partners recognize the business case for having more women in leadership roles and support our advocacy efforts to drive change and develop the talent pipeline of future female leaders. 

To learn more and request information about how your firm can support us, visit our Partner with Us page. 

Yes. Research shows that everyone benefits when men lean in for equality -- starting with men themselves. Men can support us in our mission by joining WCM as a 'WCM Ally', encouraging colleagues to join, spreading awareness of WCM and gender diversity internally at their firm, and encouraging firms to become a WCM Partner. Going forward, we plan to offer tips, videos, and other resources that engage men in the discussion and offer opportunities to contribute to the goal of achieving gender equality. We encourage you to distribute these resources to your firm's employees and/or integrate them into existing training programs for managers.

Male Ally Membership Benefits include: 

• Discounted ticket prices to all WCM events;
• Access to our members only section of the website, for research and other areas;
• Opportunity to stay informed on gender diversity through our newsletter, events and social media. 

Additional benefits of being a WCM Ally:

• Recognized commitment to accelerating gender diversity;
• Volunteer - opportunities to participate in our mission; 
  • Committee member or Co-Chair
  • Mentorship program (become a mentor for mentoring professional women and/or students)
  • Speaker or panelist at a WCM event(s)
• Attend events and meet talent – be the face of your firm when networking (showing male allyship);
• Share opportunities and initiatives with their networks;
• Leverage the WCM research portal (using the tools to reach diversity and inclusion goals);
• Act as an advocate with internal and external networks.

Visit the About WCM page of our website. Reach out to us with questions at [email protected].