The Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

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Simon Bouchard

Project Manager

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514 833-3704

In a context where women remain underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, the Monte dans les STIM meetings are aimed at female CEGEP students currently enrolled in a program that could lead them to pursue a university degree and a career related to these sectors.

The initiative also aims to raise awareness in the business community of the impact of the underrepresentation of women in STEM and to equip professionals with the ability to drive a culture of change within their industry.

How does it work?

2023 cohorts

The program gives approximately 50 young women the opportunity to take part in a simple and engaging initiative to spark their interest in STEM-related fields. Central to the program are meetings with professional female role models and university students.

The cohort activities will span a 10-month period from March to December 2023.

Event and survey

The project will culminate in a co-development event and the production of a survey to evaluate the impact of the initiative on:

  1. The participants’ professional interests;
  2. Their perception of the obstacles limiting their access to non-traditional occupations;
  3. The mentors’ perception of their ability to drive a culture of change within their economic sector.

Are you a student or would you like to participate as a mentor?



CEGEP students
CEGEP students

Join the 2023 student cohort for a chance to meet with female professionals, university students and others who will provide you with more information about the many possibilities available to you, answer your questions and challenge your apprehensions about your career options in STEM fields.

Please complete the following registration form before March 31 (in French only). Within a few days, you will receive a confirmation email with all the necessary information.

Register now!

Mentors
Mentors

Come and share your professional experience to inspire the next generation of women!

Becoming a mentor means:

  • Contributing to the advancement of gender equity in STEM fields;
  • Supporting and coaching young women in their higher-education path;
  • Developing a sense of accomplishment and commitment through a special relationship with future STEM professionals.

Your role : is simply to listen, share your experience and show that you care.

To submit your application, please fill out the following registration form before March 31 (in French only). A program manager will contact you as soon as possible.

Become a mentor!

Important dates

March 2023
March
2023
  • Participant registration
  • Mentor recruitment
April 4, 2023
April 4,
2023
  • Launch of the 2023 cohort: presentation of the initiative and mentoring initiation workshop
Fall 2023
Fall
2023
  • Event
Fall 2023
Fall
2023
  • Publication of the survey report

Who is the initiative for?

  • Female CEGEP students enrolled in a program that could lead them to pursue a university degree and a career in STEM.
  • CEGEPs, professionals and companies committed to the cause and wanting to get involved directly or indirectly, for example by becoming a mentor or simply by helping to promote the initiative.

Who are we?

Montréal Relève

Montréal Relève offers services aimed at developing innovative projects to prepare a qualified next generation for Greater Montréal. In operation for over 25 years, the subsidiary of the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal assists more than 2,000 young people each year in their academic and professional development.

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