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CTV News
10 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
New group, Women in Trades and Technology, launches in Timmins
The Timmins Chamber of Commerce served as a backdrop for the launch of a new group called Women in Trades and Tech Timmins on Thursday. A general meeting of the Timmins Chamber of Commerce served as a backdrop for the launch of a new group called Women in Trades and Tech Timmins -- or WITT, for short. WITT co-chair Ashley Richards-Gagnon said many women are working in trade- and tech-related fields in the community, but most of them are behind a desk. Women in trades Women in Trades and Technology Timmins (WITT) is open to all individuals working in trades and technology. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News) 'Less than five per cent of the community are women in the trades, which is still very low,' said Richards-Gagnon. 'It would be nice to see more women get hands-on work.' WITT's mission is to foster an inclusive and supportive network for women working in trades and technology across all sectors. Men are encouraged to join the group as allies. Phil Archambault, owner of Fountain Tire, is one of WITT's founding sponsors. 'Women have a lot of great skill sets that are valuable to either mechanical work or tech work, so we feel it's important to explore that opportunity and maybe it's fit for them,' said Archambault. His daughter, Lindsay Walker, is learning a variety of jobs at the family-owned business, including tire changeovers. 'Of course, I was intimidated by it,' said Walker. 'I mean, this is a shop full of men who know what they're doing, and have known for years, right, but I felt like I almost needed to do this to prove to myself that, you know, that I could and kind of give inspiration to other women.' Women trades2 Women in Trades and Technology Timmins (WITT) is open to all individuals working in trades and technology. (Lydia Chubak/CTV News) Richards-Gagnon said one of the biggest obstacles to overcome is education. Starts with education 'It all starts from education: education at home and from the guidance counsellors,' she said. 'A lot of young students, they don't know the different opportunities there are in the construction industry. And if you don't grow up in that environment, it's hard to know about it. I feel that high schools … really pushed university. Even though going to college or going into the trades directly is a really good option.' Membership to WITT is set at $25 to ensure accessibility and to remove barriers. It's open to all individuals working in trades and technology, from welders and electricians to cooks and greenhouse technicians. If you work with your hands, solve problems and build systems, Richards-Gagnon said you belong.
CTV News
11 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Timmins group promotes women in trades
Northern Ontario Watch The Timmins Chamber of Commerce served as a backdrop for the launch of a new group called Women in Trades and Tech Timmins on Thursday.
Al Bawaba
06-06-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
In Line with Its Vision to 'Lead the Future', Orange Jordan Sponsors GWTS 2025 Summit
Orange Jordan sponsored the Global Women in Tech and Digital Transformation Summit (GWTS 2025), held under the patronage of H.E. Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Eng. Sami Smeirat, and attended by prominent leaders, experts, and pioneers from Jordan and the region. The sponsorship highlights Orange Jordan's commitment to its 'Lead the Future' vision and its sustainable strategy focused on digital inclusion, education, and entrepreneurship, driving innovation and a more inclusive digital future. The CEO of Orange Money, Eng. Heba Al-Sharif, highlighted Orange Jordan's role in offering innovative digital solutions that enhance financial inclusion and support women in tech. She emphasized the company's commitment to empowering women through accessible and secure digital financial services. Orange Jordan continues to harness the power of technology to empower diverse segments of society through forward-looking digital initiatives and impactful community programs. With a strong focus on youth, the company is committed to using its digital leadership to drive sustainable, positive change across the Jordanian community. It is worth noting that the summit serves as an international platform dedicated to empowering women in the technology sector and strengthening their presence and impact in fields such as AI, fintech, and entrepreneurship. By fostering knowledge exchange and building meaningful networks, the summit plays a vital role in promoting diversity across the global tech industry.
Zawya
04-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
In line with its vision to 'Lead the Future', Orange Jordan sponsors GWTS 2025 Summit
Orange Jordan sponsored the Global Women in Tech and Digital Transformation Summit (GWTS 2025), held under the patronage of H.E. Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, Eng. Sami Smeirat, and attended by prominent leaders, experts, and pioneers from Jordan and the region. The sponsorship highlights Orange Jordan's commitment to its 'Lead the Future' vision and its sustainable strategy focused on digital inclusion, education, and entrepreneurship, driving innovation and a more inclusive digital future. The CEO of Orange Money, Eng. Heba Al-Sharif, highlighted Orange Jordan's role in offering innovative digital solutions that enhance financial inclusion and support women in tech. She emphasized the company's commitment to empowering women through accessible and secure digital financial services. Orange Jordan continues to harness the power of technology to empower diverse segments of society through forward-looking digital initiatives and impactful community programs. With a strong focus on youth, the company is committed to using its digital leadership to drive sustainable, positive change across the Jordanian community. It is worth noting that the summit serves as an international platform dedicated to empowering women in the technology sector and strengthening their presence and impact in fields such as AI, fintech, and entrepreneurship. By fostering knowledge exchange and building meaningful networks, the summit plays a vital role in promoting diversity across the global tech industry. To learn more, please visit our website: About Orange Jordan Orange Jordan, with over 1800 employees across nearly 300 shops and locations throughout Jordan, strives to provide the best customer experience through an integrated set of digital solutions including fixed lines, mobile lines, internet, data, and Smart Life Solutions to around 4.6 million customers in Jordan. Orange Jordan is a subsidiary of Orange Global Group, which is present in 26 countries worldwide. In line with the Group's strategy 'Lead the Future' and through its positioning as a true responsible digital leader, Orange Jordan supports the national digital transformation vision. Orange Jordan prioritizes community service, and in this context, it implements a comprehensive CSR strategy that revolves around 4 pillars including digital education, digital inclusion, entrepreneurship, climate, and environment. In addition to serving individual customers, Orange Jordan offers tailored solutions for businesses through its sub-brand, (Orange Business). To learn more, please visit our website: About Orange Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 40.3 billion euros in 2024 and 127,000 employees worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 71,000 employees in France. The Group has a total customer base of 291 million customers worldwide at 31 December 2024, including 253 million mobile customers and 22 million fixed broadband customers. These figures account for the deconsolidation of certain activities in Spain following the creation of MASORANGE. The Group is present in 26 countries (including non-consolidated countries). Orange is also a leading provider of global IT and telecommunication services to multinational companies under the brand Orange Business. In February 2023, the Group presented its strategic plan "Lead the Future", built on a new business model and guided by responsibility and efficiency. "Lead the Future" capitalizes on network excellence to reinforce Orange's leadership in service quality.
bnok24
28-05-2025
- Business
- bnok24
Standard Chartered AUC Venture Lab and Village Capital Launch Futuremakers Women in Tech for Egyptian Entrepreneurs
Standard Chartered, AUC Venture Lab and Village Capital are thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Futuremakers Women in Tech accelerator program in Egypt, part of the Bank's global Futuremakers initiative and funded by the Standard Chartered Foundation. Standard Chartered is collaborating with the American University in Cairo's award-winning startup accelerator AUC Venture Lab and Village Capital to bring to Egypt, for the first time, a three-month global accelerator programme, designed specifically for visionary women entrepreneurs The groundbreaking initiative aims at fostering female entrepreneurship and innovation in the Egyptian tech-enabled sectors. The programme marks a significant step towards promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in the Egyptian technology industry Speaking at an event marking the inauguration of the programme, Mohammed Gad, CEO and Head of Banking & Coverage, Standard Chartered, Egypt, said: 'Launching Futuremakers Women in Tech in Egypt is a proud and powerful moment for us. We believe women entrepreneurs are catalysts for innovation and inclusive growth. Through this programme, we're opening doors for bold ideas and brighter futures—and we're excited to see Egypt's talent rise and lead Over the course of the next three years, Futuremakers Women in Tech Egypt will provide impact-creating, women-led startups with the tools, resources and networks needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving entrepreneurship landscape. Through a series of masterclasses, hands-on mentorship sessions and tailored investment readiness support, participants will have access to an unrivalled world-class acceleration experience while boosting their business survival rate. At the end of the programme, participants will also compete for up to USD 10,000 in equity-free funding, supporting them to grow sustainably and create long-lasting community impact 'Since 2013, we have been committed to championing Egyptian entrepreneurs and our newest program with Standard Chartered and Village Capital is another testament to that. Our programmes have helped more than 1,000 founders to date and this accelerator will help many other women build their tech-enabled ventures and connect them with investment opportunities,' said Ayman Ismail, Founding Director at AUC Venture Lab and Abdul Latif Jameel Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship at the American University in Cairo The launch event featured keynote speeches by Rola Abu Manneh, CEO, MENAP, Standard Chartered and Sherif Kamel, Dean at AUC Onsi Sawiris School of Business as well as an enriching panel discussion about the future of female-led startups in the region featuring: AUC Venture Lab Director Ayman Ismail, Standard Chartered Egypt's CEO Mohamed Gad, Dr. Azza El Shinnawy, Co-founder and CEO of PortfolioTECH, Farah Emara, Founder of Fresh Source, and moderated by Village Capital's Senior Program Manager Ahmed Fadl While this is the first cohort in Egypt, Futuremakers by Standard Chartered has been longstanding in other markets including Bahrain, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia , South Africa*, UAE, Uganda and Zambia. To date, the initiative has supported 4,000 women founders across 17 markets Google News تابعونا على تابعونا على تطبيق نبض
