Celebrating Black History Month
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we are celebrating Black Canadian women who have made substantial contributions to Canadian history and culture. Throughout the month, we will be sharing the stories of eight women who have excelled in the fields of business, journalism, athletics, and politics. Not only are these women leaders in their respective fields, but they […]
GEMinar 3: Secrets to Success
Thank you Google for hosting GEMinar 3 on Saturday! First, we had an inspiring keynote from Jessica, a GEM mentor and Partner Lead at Google. Jessica talked about her experience growing up in Canada as a daughter of Indian immigrants and her journey toward cultivating her unique identity as a young adult. Then […]
Mentor Applications Now OPEN!
Are you a successful woman with at least 5 years of professional experience? Do you care about gender-equity and inclusion? Do you live or work in the GTA? Can you commit time over 9 months to help a high school girl become everything she wants to be? Then this volunteer opportunity is for you. Applications […]
An Important Message on COVID-19
GEM was founded on the simple premise that by connecting girls to women for mentorship, these relationships can create lasting social and economic impact. Since 2012, GEM has achieved exactly that, nurturing hundreds of relationships resulting in transformational change for many GEMgirls. The outbreak of the COVID-19 global pandemic has been particularly hard on all […]
GEM Releases Annual Impact Report for 2019-2020
We are thrilled to release our Annual Impact Report for the 2019-2020 program year! This report provides as a snapshot of GEM’s impact starting with a video message from Rochelle de Goias-Jackman, Co-Chair and Founder. Since inception, GEM has helped transform the lives of hundreds of young women who are poised to become the next […]
Coco Market x GEM Thoughtful Giving Initiative
In the lead up to the 2020 holiday season, Coco Market has decided to partner with GEM on their Thoughtful Giving program. Each “edit” of their enviable gift boxes has been curated to represent a selection of their favourite items. With every gift box purchased, 10% of the sale price will be donated to GEM. […]
Tech Magic with Digital for Good 2020
GEM was one of 12 charities that benefitted from this year’s DFG Tech Jam hosted by Capital One Canada and Hackworks. Over the weekend, the incredible GEM tech team built a solution that will effectively streamline administration of the program – specifically the vital Mentor/Mentee matching process – so we can continue to grow our […]
GEMinar 2: Connections That Matter
Thank you to Cisco Canada for hosting our second GEMinar of the 2020-21 year as part of Take Your Kids to STEM Day! Alongside their peers, GEMgirls listened to inspiring guest speakers, watched fascinating tech demos, and dove deep into the ocean with Canadian cave diver Jill Heinerth. In addition to exploring new industries and […]
Pitching Workshop with Relay Ventures
Thank you to Relay Ventures for hosting an outstanding Enrichment Opportunity for 2020/2021 GEMgirls! Those mentees in attendance had a great time, learned about career opportunities in the venture capital industry, and walked away with new skills on how to make a great pitch. 20/21 GEMgirls at pitching workshop hosted by Relay Ventures
Thank you Citrine Foundation of Canada
Thank you to the Citrine Foundation of Canada for your transformational gift to GEM. Our community is grateful for your investment in mentorship and in the next generation of future female leaders. You are helping us reinvent possible.
Mentee Applications are Now Open
GEM has officially opened Mentee applications for our 2021-22 cohort! Are you a motivated high school girl interested in developing your professional skills, confidence, and exploring your career path? Apply to GEM’s 2021-22 mentorship program! Accepted Mentees into our 9-month mentorship program are matched with an accomplished professional Mentor, participate in experiential educational programming, and […]
GEMinar #1 – Personal Branding Hosted by LinkedIn
Thank you to LinkedIn and WomenAtLinkedIn for hosting our first GEMinar of the 2020-21 year! This GEMinar was focused on personal branding and goal setting. The day began with guest speaker and GEM alumna Anjana, who spoke to the group about goal setting. Using her own experiences, Anjana spoke about the importance of setting goals, […]