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National impact through community-driven transformation.

"There isn't so much a resource problem as there is a connection problem." - Dr. Chika Daniels

"There isn't so much a resource problem as there is a connection problem." - Dr. Chika Daniels

"There isn't so much a resource problem as there is a connection problem." - Dr. Chika Daniels

"There is not a more solid building block than community." - Dr. Chika Daniels

"There isn't so much a resource problem as there is a connection problem." - Dr. Chika Daniels

"There isn't so much a resource problem as there is a connection problem." - Dr. Chika Daniels

The odds are stacked against women!

Underrepresentation in EVERY way.

SEVERELY limited access to opportunity for professional/career advancement.

SEVERELY limited access to opportunity for professional/career advancement.

In public office and political positions, Only 29% of elected officials are women (Statistics Canada, 2021).

Only 18% of board member positions are held by women (Statistics Canada, 2021).

Even though women account for half of entry-level positions, slightly under a third (27.8%) of Executive-level roles are held by women, despite more wome

In public office and political positions, Only 29% of elected officials are women (Statistics Canada, 2021).

Only 18% of board member positions are held by women (Statistics Canada, 2021).

Even though women account for half of entry-level positions, slightly under a third (27.8%) of Executive-level roles are held by women, despite more women being motivated by their own sense of accomplishment and the opportunity to be a role model, and even show a stronger willingness to work hard (McKinsey & Company, 2019; Statistics Canada, 2021).

A gender diverse workplace is considered a priority for over 80% of Canadian workplaces, yet less than half of the workforce aligns with this workplace belief and even fewer employees in managerial positions (McKinsey & Company, 2019).

SEVERELY limited access to opportunity for professional/career advancement.

SEVERELY limited access to opportunity for professional/career advancement.

SEVERELY limited access to opportunity for professional/career advancement.

Women are less likely to have formal training paid for by their employer; 5% less than male counterparts (Statistics Canada, 2021). Inadvertently, women are less likely to receive support from managers (Catalyst, 2023).

There is at least 6% less job security for women than men despite women expressing a higher level of working in terms of 

Women are less likely to have formal training paid for by their employer; 5% less than male counterparts (Statistics Canada, 2021). Inadvertently, women are less likely to receive support from managers (Catalyst, 2023).

There is at least 6% less job security for women than men despite women expressing a higher level of working in terms of paid employment (Statistics Canada, 2021).

Women are more likely to experience increased harassment and discrimination in workplaces - particularly male-dominated industries (Catalyst, 2023).

Women are more likely to: (I) overwork to prove themselves in the office (resulting in burnout), (II) have feelings of imposter syndrome, (III) lack mentoring opportunities, (IV) take on additional but really unrewarded office work, (V) be questioned regarding their ability to perform in leadership and managerial roles, and (VI) give in to pressure and leave the industry (Catalyst, 2023).

Women earn less than men in 94% of occupations - even in those dominated by women! (Catalyst, 2023).


INCREASINGLY widening gap between women and resources.

SEVERELY limited access to opportunity for professional/career advancement.

INCREASINGLY widening gap between women and resources.

Gender affects the likelihood of seeking and securing financing (Statistics Canada, 2021). Women-owned businesses are more likely than male-owned businesses to start their businesses with significantly lower levels of financial capital.

Women-owned businesses are less likely than male-owned businesses to have their bank loans approved and 

Gender affects the likelihood of seeking and securing financing (Statistics Canada, 2021). Women-owned businesses are more likely than male-owned businesses to start their businesses with significantly lower levels of financial capital.

Women-owned businesses are less likely than male-owned businesses to have their bank loans approved and in the occasion that they are approved, were charged higher interest rates. In fact, being male increases the probability of being an innovative entrepreneur (Statistics Canada, 2021). 

More than 83% of women-owned businesses use personal sources of financing to start their businesses. "Every year that disparity continues in Canada, where women-owned businesses are underrepresented in the funding pool, the Canadian economy loses out on $100billion" (RBC, 2023).





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WTAL Pillars

Education / Scholarship

Education / Scholarship

Education / Scholarship

Diversity + Inclusion

Education / Scholarship

Education / Scholarship

Advocacy

Education / Scholarship

Societal + Economic Progress

Societal + Economic Progress

Societal + Economic Progress

Societal + Economic Progress

Governance

Societal + Economic Progress

Resource Connector

Resource Connector

Societal + Economic Progress

Resource Connector

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All WTALs pillars are built on our primary desire to empower the female community.

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about WTAL Canada

Resource Connection

Career Counseling/Employability & Bridging

Career Counseling/Employability & Bridging

WTAL is dedicated to empowering females, in a manner that is unprecedented within and outside the region. WTAL has carved a niche for itself by limiting touchpoints and channels for all women by offering a comprehensive range of services to meet an assortment of need. Every female: teenage, youth, immigrant, disadvantaged, and minority, i

WTAL is dedicated to empowering females, in a manner that is unprecedented within and outside the region. WTAL has carved a niche for itself by limiting touchpoints and channels for all women by offering a comprehensive range of services to meet an assortment of need. Every female: teenage, youth, immigrant, disadvantaged, and minority, is front and center in WTAL efforts. Regardless of the nature of the challenge (in or about employability, career, business, education, discrimination/representation, personal/professional development, and relationships etc.), we commit to create and continue to build a platform where every challenge receives some resolution. At WTAL, we understand that females are confronted with unique challenges in their endeavors across the society and may not have access to the resources they need to overcome. Consequently, WTAL offers coaching, mentoring, business advisory, business showcase, investment/funding connection, and most popularly, WTALs monthly lecture-seminars, Woman and The Society (#WatsSessions).

Career Counseling/Employability & Bridging

Career Counseling/Employability & Bridging

Career Counseling/Employability & Bridging

We connect our community with women who have navigated career and employability issues and risen above, and as a result, can provide industry information and advise for the different phases of career building. With the help of our sponsors and partners, we ensure that women seeking opportunities to acquire more certification and/or degree

We connect our community with women who have navigated career and employability issues and risen above, and as a result, can provide industry information and advise for the different phases of career building. With the help of our sponsors and partners, we ensure that women seeking opportunities to acquire more certification and/or degrees who considered ready (by the course administrators) are supported with a portion of the costs so that they are able to progress onto their career path. 

The end goal is that women are armed with tools required to rise to leadership/executive level positions in organizations.

Entrepreneurship Nurturing

Career Counseling/Employability & Bridging

Entrepreneurship Nurturing

Through seminars and workshops, we aim to introduce women to business and entrepreneurship as an option to building their careers, provide an understanding of business opportunities, introduce concept of business, business economics, skills and abilities required for managing and growing a business, as well as  the required personal skills and leadership qualities for successful entrepreneurship.

Youth-centered programs

Settlements & Support systems

Entrepreneurship Nurturing

With a considerable portion of our membership/community falling between mid-teens to mid-twenties, and one of our objectives being our desire to empower the next generation, we had to ensure that we are honoring their consistent participation in WTAL activities and delivering on our promise by developing services that support youth empowe

With a considerable portion of our membership/community falling between mid-teens to mid-twenties, and one of our objectives being our desire to empower the next generation, we had to ensure that we are honoring their consistent participation in WTAL activities and delivering on our promise by developing services that support youth empowerment. When one considers that over 1 in 10 immigrants to Canada are youth (ages 15 to 24) in addition to a currently burgeoning population, this demographic does require tremendous support - including for those who moved to the city and are transitioning to a new life/lifestyle without family. WTAL invites youth to all its event so as to create and reinforce the feeling of belonging and being included. Initiatives include mentorship and career coaching sessions, and the disbursement of awards to those who record academic and community prowess.

Settlements & Support systems

Settlements & Support systems

Settlements & Support systems

Through seminars and workshops, we aim to introduce new women entrants into the city with a community of women who look like them and most probably are perfectly positioned to offer the required support. In any new city, there is a lot of learning and acclimatizing necessary to settle. 

Within our large community, we have built a substanti

Through seminars and workshops, we aim to introduce new women entrants into the city with a community of women who look like them and most probably are perfectly positioned to offer the required support. In any new city, there is a lot of learning and acclimatizing necessary to settle. 

Within our large community, we have built a substantial inventory of women, who (initially immigrants), have made Calgary home and are excited to pay forward the assistance they received. We are excited to facilitate the connection between a community of women who are willing to hold the hands of younger and/or newer women in meetings and mix/mingle and networking sessions.

Wellness/Wellbeing

Settlements & Support systems

Settlements & Support systems

The stats about women facing discrimination in social culture is astounding. Our view of wellness at WTAL is subjective; we know that wellness could imply satisfaction to mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, economic, social, and occupational dimensions. based on this knowledge, individual requests and popular demand, we are continuing

The stats about women facing discrimination in social culture is astounding. Our view of wellness at WTAL is subjective; we know that wellness could imply satisfaction to mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, economic, social, and occupational dimensions. based on this knowledge, individual requests and popular demand, we are continuing to widen the breadth of partnerships with organizations delivering services to an aspect of women's wellness. 

Are you looking for a group to join for outdoor activity, yoga, a walk, or lunch in the park, we are aware that even what might be considered 'small' or unimportant activities such as these are critical for overall wellness and so we have just the right partners to connect you with.

Business Coaching + Showcase

Business Coaching + Showcase

Business Coaching + Showcase

While we nurture the entrepreneurial spirit, WTAL also helps women who have business ideas but lack the skillset to develop them into a clear strategy, to produce business plans and necessary documentation to support their vision.

We also assist women with budding and thriving businesses further promote their products and services to a pot

While we nurture the entrepreneurial spirit, WTAL also helps women who have business ideas but lack the skillset to develop them into a clear strategy, to produce business plans and necessary documentation to support their vision.

We also assist women with budding and thriving businesses further promote their products and services to a potentially different and unreached client group. In these sessions, we invite participants to prepare verbal presentations and/or product exhibitions to ensure that awareness is undoubtedly raised.

Mix + Mingle / Networking

Business Coaching + Showcase

Business Coaching + Showcase

In a bid to break down the barriers that continue to separate women from beneficial relationships, WTAL opens its platform and doors to women from all walks of life: in ministry, public office/politics, and different professional sectors, career levels, and points/positions/junctures in their lives.

Mingling + networking are critical to en

In a bid to break down the barriers that continue to separate women from beneficial relationships, WTAL opens its platform and doors to women from all walks of life: in ministry, public office/politics, and different professional sectors, career levels, and points/positions/junctures in their lives.

Mingling + networking are critical to ensure that  in addition to personal and business development, people can form the necessary relationships to thrive in myriad parts of their lives. While WTAL seeks to connect women to career and business opportunities, it also wants to be the platform where conversations grow into mentor/mentee relationships and business partnerships. Nobody is an island and no business operates in a vacuum.

Discover / Refuel Passion

Business Coaching + Showcase

Discover / Refuel Passion

To thrive at anything, passion is imperative. WTAL helps women explore their passions; stimulate curiosity and creativity, unlock oneself from the 'box' of current thought process, challenge oneself, question the world and refuse to be complacent with current knowledge, and open oneself to continuous learning and growth opportunities. 

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