Last week, we had the privilege of hosting Job Shadow Day, in collaboration with our partner WCM. We were happy to welcome over 70 female and gender-diverse students from high-schools and colleges (CEGEPS) to our Montreal office. The not-for-profit organization aims to enhance inclusion within the finance industry by amplifying a diverse talent pool. Our team was delighted to shed light on the investment landscape and spark interest in the next generation. Thank you for your commitment! -------------------------- La semaine dernière, nous avons eu le privilège d’organiser la Journée d’observation professionnelle, en collaboration avec notre partenaire WCM. Nous étions heureux d’accueillir plus de 70 étudiantes et personnes de genres divers, issu.e.s d’écoles secondaires et de CEGEPs, dans nos bureaux de Montréal. L’organisation à but non lucratif vise à renforcer l’inclusion dans l’industrie financière en valorisant un bassin de talents diversifiés. Notre équipe était enchantée de mettre en lumière le monde de l’investissement et de susciter l’intérêt de la prochaine génération. Merci pour votre engagement!
Following Toronto’s Job Shadow Day, we welcomed over 70 secondary and cégep students from 16 schools for our Job Shadow Day in Montréal on April 24! Students arrived at our morning host, PSP Investments’ office for a speaker panel, workshop and opening address from WCM’s president and CEO Tanya van Biesen. Professionals from our afternoon hosts (firms tagged below) then welcomed students for tours of their offices and presentations, with ample opportunity for students to ask questions. It is so encouraging to see so many young students getting interested in a career in finance — our Job Shadow Day program allows us to connect with students early on, and start building the talent pipeline of women and gender-diverse individuals in finance! Our thanks to our sponsors and our dedicated WCM team members: Tiffany Holtz for leading this successful event, and Odette Hutchings and Chantelle Soares for attending and providing support throughout the morning. We would also like to extend our appreciation to our Québec Steering Committee for all of their assistance and hard work to help make the day a success, with a special thanks to Mira Nedyalkova, for assisting with the delivery of WCM's Elevator Pitch Workshop! We thank all the amazing teachers who inspired their students to join us and pursue their interest in a career in finance. Afternoon hosts: National Bank of Canada, CN Investment Division (CNID), TD Securities, Desjardins Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets, BMO Capital Markets, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)
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