The Hamilton Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA Hamilton)

Published purpose

Through this 30-month project, The Hamilton Young Women’s Christian Association will help advance women’s economic security through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers for women in the manufacturing and engineering industry through research that engages local women and employers to identify challenges, needs and best practices to retain and advance women in the industry. The organization will create an advisory table with the City of Hamilton and make recommendations to incorporate a GBA+ lens in the municipal Manufacturing Strategy. They will adapt and add to the “Shiftchange: Gender Equity and Allyship training” (Halifax YWCA) to deliver tailored training to manufacturing and engineering partners in Hamilton and host events to engage and celebrate women in the industry. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of the systemic change project.