Are you ready
to take the
next step in your career?
Opening Doors is our tailor-made program for women ages 25-35. Learn and apply essential skills to elevate your professional presence and career.
In this program, access an exclusive digital community, expert-led live-streamed sessions and the takeaway resources you need to put your plans into action.
At work, have you ever:
- Felt alienated or doubted your self-worth?
- Felt stuck, held back or passed up for promotions?
- Wished you could better stick up for, articulate, and advocate for yourself?
- Felt adrift and unable to answer the question: “Where do you see yourself in five years?”
- Avoided difficult conversations because you fear confrontation?
This program will help you:
- Fully appreciate the values you bring to the table.
- Set meaningful goals so you can define a career path on your own terms.
- Expand your capacity to empathize with, influence, and advocate for yourself and others.
- Approach challenging interactions with self-assurance and diplomacy.
- Establish new contacts, expand your network and build your professional image.
- Connect and collaborate with skilled and motivated women like you.
- Learn how to stand in your power and apply new skills as you accelerate your career.
Success Stories:
How can our new Opening Doors program benefit you? Hear from other WCT program participants.
“The WTC Alberta Change Agent Program was a powerful and educational commitment to learning more about supporting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in corporate environments. Participating in this program allowed me to step out of my comfort zone, build my network, and examine the tools and actionable steps to make meaningful change for a positive impact. Becoming a change agent was a fun and informative way to build community and an invaluable resource on which I will continue to build my knowledge.”
Brittany
Value Creation Manager, Ziing Mindful Mobility, 2023 Participant
“Through my participation in this program and the invaluable opportunity to learn from a diverse group of individuals, and industry expert guest speakers, I have come to truly appreciate and believe in the significance of my own lived experiences. As a woman, a person of color, the daughter of an immigrant, the mother of a non-binary child, and having started my career in a male-dominated industry while also being part of a linguistic minority, I know I bring a distinct and valuable perspective to the table.”
Nancy
Manager, PMO, Telus, 2023 Participant
“The program was an incredible opportunity to meet stellar individuals at various stages of success and leadership in their careers. I learned that diversity, equity and inclusion can be interpreted as a “better together” approach to growth. Since the program, I have taken these lessons back to my team and as a team leader, have strived to lead by example as a strong advocate and agent of positive, inclusive change.”
Sama
Product Manager, RWI Synthetics, 2023 Participant
What To Expect:
8 bi-weekly,
90-minute
live sessions
plus access to our exclusive online community, and resources throughout the program
Program Length:
4 months
Program Dates:
November 1, 2023 –
February 21, 2024*
*note there is a break from December 14th – January 9th
Our Program Is:
NOT BASIC OR BORING
All live sessions are facilitated by leading experts who lead with courage, energy and authenticity.
Collaborative
Connect with your crew. Breakout groups foster safe spaces for lasting peer relationships beyond the program.
Flexible
Interact with others in live sessions and within our exclusive online community.
Inspiring & Impactful
We dig into real challenges and equip you with practical tools you’ll actually use.
Additional Advantages:
- Access to an exclusive, engaged dedicated digital community of other participants, and essential and curated resources.
- Worksheets, tools, frameworks, and group discussions help you action everything you’ve learned.
- Participation in this program offers wider access to the robust online WCT community, invitations to events, webinars and more.
- Earn a digital certification badge to share on LinkedIn and other professional networks.
This program will cover:
SESSION 1:
You are remarkable
Women often struggle with self-promotion, and from an early age are conditioned to not speak openly about their achievements. Enter #iamremarkable – a proven class with over 500K alumni that helps you embrace your unique value.
SESSION 2:
You are Worth Promoting
If you can’t promote yourself, who else will? In session two we’ll cover how to define your values, establish your personal brand, and cultivate a powerful network.
SESSION 3:
You are in the driver’s seat
Where do you want to go with your career? We’ll help you define your personal roadmap to success and set goals and milestones to get you to your destination.
SESSION 4:
You can make things happen
Being able to make the business case for your ideas and objectives is key to success. In this session, you’ll learn to influence without authority and make persuasive, mission-oriented arguments that generate buy-in from others.
SESSION 5:
You can win at negotiations
Never leave money on the table again. Failing to negotiate your compensation will cost you thousands of dollars throughout your career. Learn about what’s on the table when it comes to negotiations and how you can ask for it tactfully.
SESSION 6:
You can leverage emotional intelligence
The way we interact with others can make or break our success in the workplace. Learn to harness the power of emotional intelligence so you can enhance your professional relationships and promote a healthy and inclusive culture in your workplace.
SESSION 7:
You can be an ally
Learn about diverse experiences from a panel of courageous women who are members of equity-deserving groups. This session will cultivate empathy and inform you about best practices in allyship and inclusion.
SESSION 8:
You can face challenges with diplomacy and grace
Things aren’t always going to go our way. In this session you’ll get practical advice and a toolkit to manage a variety of difficult situations with composure.
Are you Ready to Advance and Accelerate your Career?
If you’re a woman* between 25-35, this program is FREE for you, but spaces are LIMITED. Don’t miss out on this remarkable opportunity – apply to secure your spot today!
*Priority will be given to individuals who identify as women and members of equity-deserving groups. “Woman” refers to a person who identifies and/or expresses as a woman. This includes transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals.
This program has been funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada.