hEr VOLUTION INNOVATIVE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

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hEr VOLUTION – Who are we?

• The word “hEr VOLUTION” stands for: EVOLUTION of HER – The word VOLUTION (see above) stands for, in our case, revolving motion – we move with times until we create change for all women!

• The word “hEr” – was deliberately written this way as we work with women of very young ages, and at vulnerable stages in their lives until they are comfortable to go out in the world; it also signifies the growth of women through being involved with our organization – the evolution of her

• The colour purple from the logo refers to equality for all genders • The symbols in the middle of the logo signifies STEM – The evolution for women in STEM

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hEr VOLUTION - Women in #STEM

Founded on February 14, 2013

15 STEM Workshops in

the GTA

3 Summer Programs

Think Tank Accelerator

Attended 3 STEM trade

shows

Official Mentor for Women in Aerospace at Ryerson

Official STEM & NonProfit

representing at 2016

Summit on Talent and Skills In The

New Economy

#STEMSpark Project

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hEr VOLUTION – Impact

Impacted over 1000 kids &

youth

17 #STEMSparkFeatures

25 Partners 20 STEM

Facilitators

Over 50 volunteers

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Award Nominations

Women on

Influence WIBN

Speaking Engagements

11 STEM events

Conferences Panels Forums

Media Print Online Radio

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hEr VOLUTION GO! (Girls Only) STEM Summer Program.

In collaboration with girlforce, a Salesforce initiative

– GO! STEM Summer Program

4 day program

2nd year in a row

20 young women successfully learned about coding and the impact technology makes to the word around them

They were introduced to the technology workforce environment by attending the program in Salesforce office downtown.

All girls walked home with a computer

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hEr VOLUTION Think Thank Accelerator

What is it?

A 10 month initiative:

Built a curriculum from scratch

Formed a team of committee members

4 months program for participants to learn about

Business planning

Marketing Planning

Financial Planning (Math)

Website development

Public Speaking

Challenges & Milestones:

Participants did not have computers to work with during the program

Thank you Sky Is The Limit for donating computers for all participants

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hEr VOLUTION - Women in #STEM

In-Kind Value of $300,000

Grants/Donations 2013 – 2016 $77,955.38

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hEr VOLUTION – Testimonials

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hEr VOLUTION – Testimonials

- " I wish this program existed a long time ago as it offers me the skills that I need to pursue my career"

- " Although some people do not believe that I am in the right place, I am confident that this program will help me achieve my professional goals"

- " I am really impressed with this program. I have been enrolled in numerous programs before but what I like about this program the most is that it helps me deal with every day situations while it teaches me first hand how to open my business"

- "I am very happy I got the opportunity to be here and to be introduced to professionals from various industries"

I really liked the workshops because it made me realize the different options that are available in the future

It was inspiring to hear about women in the science fields. The workshop was easy to follow, light, open and comfortable enough to participate in.

It was inspirational and empowering. I learned things I did not know before.

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hEr VOLUTION – Fun Facts

Summer Program:

61.7 % of participants have mentioned that our programs have helped

them decide their education path

16.7 % of participants have decided their career path

33.3 % knew they wanted to pursue a career in STEM BEFORE the program

44.4 % knew they wanted to pursue a career in STEM AFTER the program

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hEr VOLUTION – Fun Facts

Mini Workshops:

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hEr VOLUTION – Fun Facts

Mini Workshops:

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hEr VOLUTION – Existing Board Members

Jennifer Schwarz Jennifer Valentine Mellie Chow

Mandy Wei Diana Nicorescu

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hEr VOLUTION – 20/20 Vision

•Successfully Graduate 100 young women from the program Think Tank Accelerator

•Increase the numbers of STEM workshops in the GTA STEM Workshops

•Science / Tech (Salesforce)/ Engineering (Space)/ Math (Financial Literacy)Summer Programs

•Strengthen on existing partners & build new partnerships. We want to do that through a membership format Partnerships/Memberships

•Focusing on highlighting women in STEM (Canada 150) & Learning opportunities (Our Turn Collective) Events

•Increase by at least $100,000 per year Fundraising

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hEr VOLUTION – New Board Members

Judy Tran Dilesha Stelmach Angelin Soosaipillai Jennifer Smith Gray

Azadeh Saeedi Alessia Kalish Saeideh Mohaer

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hEr VOLUTION Funding Partners

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hEr VOLUTION Community Partners

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hEr VOLUTION Industry Partners

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hEr VOLUTION – Thank you!

Thank you!

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