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A 2020 survey conducted by the Women in Leadership Foundation found that 82% of women believed mentorship to be an integral part of career advancement. Further, 90% of participants took more responsibilities at work, and 90% of mentees had improved confidence.
This year, on International Women’s Day, Ontario Genomics is launching our inaugural “Women in Genomics” Mentorship Network, created for anyone who identifies as a woman*.
This pilot program seeks to connect women, across a diversity of sectors and specialties in genomics, with the guidance, knowledge, and community to help them thrive in our booming genomics ecosystem. Whether you’re just starting out or are well-positioned in your career, mentorship has the power to transform the way you see your work, yourself, and your future.
Help build our collective courage to smash glass ceilings, flip the switch on women-in-science stereotypes, and connect with other women who are striving for personal growth and professional success.
Mentorship is a proven strategy to help women advance their careers. By leveraging the knowledge and experience of our peers and seniors, we can break down the barriers to the advancement of women in genomics in Ontario and beyond.
This network has been created as part of Ontario Genomics’ commitment to advance genomics through a lens of equality, diversity and inclusion. Strategically matching mentors with mentees based on areas of expertise and professional goals, our network is designed to connect women in genomics at all career levels.
Update April 20, 2021
PLEASE NOTE: Registration for the first cohort is now closed. If you have submitted your interest to participate you will receive further information in the coming weeks (Spring 2021). If you are interested to participate in the future, please stay tuned to our Twitter @OntarioGenomics.
* Although this scheme primarily aims to support women, including trans women, we encourage other trans people, gender queer, non-binary, Two-Spirit, agender and gender questioning people to apply.
