WCMElevate

Excel in each stage of your career.

Applications open November 1st, 2023

Taking your Career to the Next Level

WCMElevate is a virtual workshop-style program designed for mid-level women and gender-diverse professionals currently employed in finance.


Join WCMElevate to:




  • Build influential and empowering professional relationships;
  • Develop professional skills for career advancement;
  • Learn in workshops led by industry experts and educational materials shared pre\post sessions;
  • Advance your knowledge and awareness of gender diversity and inclusion and how to incorporate into your leadership practices;
  • Receive a shareable Credly verifiable digital credential.



Important Details


  • All sessions held on Zoom
  • Two offerings of each session will be offered (one in E.T and one in M.T) select timezone at sign up



Program Criteria

Eligibility

  • Participants must have 5-10 years of professional experience;
  • Women or Gender-Diverse Professionals
  • Program Cost
    • $500 + HST (member price)
    • $600 + HST (regular price)


Key Dates

  • November 1, 2023 Registration Opens
  • January 5, 2024: Registrations Closes
  • November 23 2022: Session 1
  • January 11 2023: Session 2
  • February 9 2023: Session 3
  • March 7 2023: Session 4
  • April 12 2023: Session 5
  • May 2023: Closing Reception (In-Person)

key information

What is WCMElevate?

WCMElevate is a virtual 7 month program with 5 workshop sessions. Workshop sessions feature high calibre speakers and professional development experts, presenting on topics that support mid-level women as you move your career forward into senior leadership positions and grow your professional network.

This program is designed for women with 5-10 years in finance who are in or aspire to leadership positions. Workshop topics are designed to help you grow into senior leadership positions.

Peer to Peer Learning is a new component, where registrants will be invited to learn from one another in a non-structured session, 1 week following each workshop. Registrants will share stories from their career journey and gain valuable learning opportunities from their peers.

To get the most out of this program, you will be expected to get involved with networking opportunities, complete pre-work before sessions & show up to all sessions prepared to fully engage.

Sessions & Dares

  • + × Conflict Management & Resolution

    Wednesday November 22, 2022

    Session details

  • + × Communication: Providing Effective Feedback

    Monday Jan 9 & Tuesday Jan 10, 2023

    More information coming soon!

  • + × Confronting Toxic Workplace Culture

    Thursday Feb 9, 2023

    Session Details

  • + × Growing Your Professional Network

    Tuesday March 7, 2023

    Session Details

  • + × Industry Panel: How to advance your career

    This session will feature a panel of industry leaders as they share successes and lessons learned throughout their career. You will walk away with insights on how to elevate your career to the next level.

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