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The Minerva Helping Women Work ™ Initiative is a unique career-mentoring program that supports women re-entering the workforce. The program:

Takes up to 20 protégés on a specific career-planning journey.

Offers advice and input from some of Vancouver's best and brightest professionals.

Partners each protégé with a coach to guide and support her through the critical job search
  process.

Open the Door to a Brighter Future

Do you need to re-enter the workforce after time away?

Do you know what you want to do to earn the income you need?

Do you have a plan and a network to help you?


If the process seems daunting and you would rather not do it alone, the Minerva Helping Women Work ™ (MHWW ™ ) program may be an option for you. Are you a potential MHWW ™ protégé?

When Greta's* mother became terminally ill, she quit her job and became the primary caregiver. She was ready to change jobs anyway, and she knew that time with her mother was limited. Now she's on her own again, her savings are almost gone, and it's time for Greta to move into her next life. She has fears around her ability to confidently re-enter the workplace after 3 years of unpaid service, especially not knowing exactly what she wants:

How can I combine my new talents & interests with my previous skills to find meaningful work?
How can I find work I enjoy and still be able to support myself?
How do I work out a map and stay focused as I move ahead?

* a composite of stories told by women helping to develop this program.

For more stories, click here

We are accepting applications from women who meet the following criteria:

A professional woman who is struggling to return to work, you have:

  • Post secondary education i.e. college diploma or university degree
  • Professional training and/or designation
  • Worked in the labour market for at least 5 years, with a track record of employment
  • Proficient English language skills
  • Been out of the workforce for at least 3 years
  • The need to earn an income within the next 6-12 months

Is this the boost you need to move forward?

The MHWW ™ Program will help you:

  • Tap into specific networks to gain realistic and valuable information
  • Work in a setting designed specifically for the way women like to work & learn
  • Learn from the stories and experiences of others
  • Get one-on-one support and coaching while you job search

More program information and application form




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