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Title:

HireHer: Pathways to Inclusive Recruitment Initiative

Agreement Number:

WP230562

Agreement Value:

$575,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 15, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

Through this 33-month systemic change project, Gradual Rising of Women (G.R.O.W.) Foundation will help advance women’s representation in leadership and decision-making roles through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers by establishing a partnership network, developing workshop coaching materials on hiring practices and workplace culture, implementing a series of workshop trainings for businesses in the 4 provinces of BC, AB, MB, ON and by hosting microevents to employers and women in the city of Edmonton to elevate awareness and education on workplace rights and advocacy. They will also organize a summit and job fair, where employers and women professionals can come together to share experiences and ideas and promote inclusive hiring practices. The organization will partner collaboratively with several stakeholders including Buy Social Canada, Women Economic Council, and other members in the community to develop public awareness campaigns to keep members aware and engaged throughout the lifecycle of the project. An external evaluator will measure and assess the project’s impact and effectiveness of the project.

Organization:

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Expected Results:

Women and stakeholders have access to supports to address issues relating to equality between women and men.

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta, CA T5P 2P7

Reference Number:

001-2024-2025-Q2-00156

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Gradual Rising of Women (G.R.O.W.) Foundation

Program:

Women's Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Women’s Program is to advance equality for women in Canada by working to address or remove systemic barriers impeding women’s progress and advancement. The WP supports the Government of Canada’s goal of advancing gender equality in Canada. It is consistent with Government of Canada priorities related to economic prosperity, and supports Canada’s international commitments related to gender equality.