EHRC and WiRE Sign MOU on Shared Diversity Priorities

Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) CEO Michelle Branigan and Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) co-founders, Rebecca Black and Joanna Osawe have agreed to support each other’s work as they look to advance opportunities for women in this sector. EHRC is committed to forging partnerships with organizations and individuals to create greater connections and build upon common goals.

“The work that EHRC is undertaking to increase the representation of women in the electricity sector perfectly compliments WiRE’s passion and drive,” says Michelle Branigan. “Working together is a logical step and we are looking forward to open sharing of ideas and knowledge to advance women in renewable energy and, indeed, the energy sector overall.”

“Valuable strategic partnerships allow WiRE to expand our community of professionals who recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce and wish to capitalize upon them. We’re excited to partner with EHRC and collaborate in research, outreach, and engagement in the name of a more resilient and competitive energy sector,” says Rebecca Black.

Designed to advance the role and recognition of women working in the diverse renewable energy (RE) sector in Ontario, WiRE is a non-profit group that expands the involvement of professional women across renewable energy industry segments through educational field trips, monthly networking meetings, and communications and engagement initiatives. Most recently WiRE held its second networking event in Ottawa. Attended by EHRC’s Michelle Branigan, with a presentation by CanSIA’s Tracey Ross Walden, Director of Media and Communications, this event saw over 25 women come together. WiRE meet-ups present a welcoming and informal opportunity to meet peers, share ideas and opportunities, and educate colleagues about projects and initiatives of interest to the group. All women working in a field related to renewable energy are invited, as are students and developing professionals who are looking for perspectives on joining the renewable energy sector. 

Find out more about WiRE: http://www.womeninrenewableenergy.ca/.

To see some of the most recent research on women in the electricity sector, including EHRC’s current membership program “Connected Women,” visit http://electricityhr.ca/our-work/projects-programmes/bridging-the-gap/.

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