As the charitable arm of Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC), the Educational Resource Centre (ERC) provides hands-on learning and career exploration opportunities for girls in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Our STEMforGIRLS programs have provided opportunities to thousands of girls in urban, rural, and remote communities, giving them valuable knowledge and experiences that shape their education pathways and future careers.

The objectives of WRDC’s ERC are to:

• increase the understanding of STEM as a foundation for all careers,
• improve gender balance in STEM post-secondary programs and careers, and
• increase creativity and innovation in STEM fields by creating a diverse, inclusive, and gender-balanced workforce.

Our core activities focus on bridging the gender gap in STEM by providing inclusive and empowering experiential learning experiences.STEMforGIRLS empower girls and gender-diverse youth with the confidence-building experiences, career information, and community connections needed for successful futures in STEM. If they can see it, they can be it. Those who identify as women and gender diverse are critically underrepresented in STEM-related fields. Students network with women and gender-diverse professionals who play active roles as presenters, mentors, and activity leaders.

Built on the foundation of 20 years of successful in-person events, the ERC’s STEMforGIRLS continues to offer programming across the province in partnership with local, regional, and national groups and communities to maximize outreach and lasting engagement. Events can be tailored for specific populations, geographical areas, or partners eager to #MakeTomorrowBetter.

Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) is a non-profit organization committed to increasing women's* participation in trades and technology. With private and public funding, WRDC offers a variety of programs and services to address challenges surrounding the attraction, recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in these careers.

Visit STEMforGIRLS.ca and WRDC.ca to learn more about how we are advancing gender equality in the workforce.

*NOTE: WRDC’s definition of “Women” refers to anyone who identifies as a woman and explicitly includes not only cis women but also trans women, anyone who identifies as non-binary, nonconforming and/or gender fluid; and anyone, irrespective of assigned gender at birth, gender identity, and gender expression, who has experienced or is subject to experiencing discrimination based on identifying as a woman and/or being identified by others as a woman. 

Charitable # 86287 0318 RR 0001