Techsploration
Margaret Davidson is a Program Manager at Techsploration, where the focus is on empowering young women and non-binary youth by introducing them to careers in skilled trades and STEM fields through a mentorship program. Previous experience includes roles at the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, where responsibilities spanned managing health care accounts and working with clients on hearing loss claims as well as validating documents for injured workers. Additional professional experience includes positions at HGS Canada Inc. as a Regional Workforce Analyst, Ceilidh Honda Power House as a Certified Sales Professional, and various management roles at Online Support Inc. and Golden Oasis Tanning. Educational qualifications include a diploma in Interactive Technology and a certificate in Medical Terminology from Nova Scotia Community College.
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Techsploration
The goal of Techsploration is to increase the number of women working in science, trades, and technology related occupations by assisting young women and non-binary youth from diverse backgrounds to explore a wide range of career options in these fields. Techsploration provides students from grades nine to twelve with opportunities to explore science, trades, and technology occupations by introducing them to mentors in these fields, from their communities, and creating hands-on learning experiences. Our program also helps participants understand the significance of high school math and science for their future careers. Techsploration is inclusive of everybody, including those functioning at various levels of academic achievement and from diverse backgrounds. In addition to the above, throughout the program students also enhance their public speaking and writing skills; they develop communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities. After participating in Techsploration, students report increased levels of confidence, self-esteem, and cultural awareness. Techsploration affects the entire school culture and community. It acts as a catalyst for ongoing community partnerships between teachers, parents, female role models, training providers, educators, school boards, First Nations boards of education, industry, government, unions, and professional associations. Check out our Women In Action video series (on YouTube and our Website) to learn from 40+ female role models in STEM! Want to know what's going on, sign up for our e-blasts here: http://techsploration.ca/techsploration-e-bulletin/.