Unable to attend one of the Women Empowerment Council events? No problem! Read about what you missed here.
Women are still outnumbered by men in STEMM! Women constitute 50% of the workforce, but only 28% of them are in STEMM jobs, and a mere 3% of STEMM industry CEOs are women. The WEC believes women can contribute to curing cancer, developing renewable energies, and tackling climate change and with the Girls in STEMM …
Beijing & Shanghai Girls in STEMM Orientation 2023 – 2024 Read More »
In the grand tapestry of innovation, Henkel’s legacy stands out as a beacon of progress. Since its inception in 1876, the company has been a trailblazer in the field of adhesive technologies and consumer goods. As we delve into the realm of career choices, Henkel’s rich history provides a unique backdrop for understanding the importance of purposeful education and career paths for girls who attended the Girls in STEMM program.
在创新的道路上，汉高一直是出类拔萃的。自1876年成立以来，汉高一直是胶粘技术和消费品领域的开创者。当我们深入探讨职业选择的领域时，汉高丰富的历史为参与“科技创新女孩”项目的女孩们理解有目的的教育和职业道路的重要性提供了独特的视角。
On November 8 at the WEC Women’s Leadership Roundtable, women leaders from 13 multinational companies from five countries, exchanged diverse views and shared their insights on the value and challenges of cross-company mentorship to help empower women in the workplace.
In a commitment to sustainable development, the Women Empowerment Council (WEC) convened its Bi-Annual Executive Meeting on November 2 with 18 executive representatives from industry ConocoPhillips, DOW, ExxonMobil, FedEx, Henkel, HPE, Merck, and Wilmerhale.
On September 25th, 2023, Henkel, HPE, and FedEx in partnership with the Women Empowerment Council (WEC) co-hosted “The Challenges of Retaining Female Employees”. Over 60 team members from five WEC companies participated at the Henkel Management Center in Shanghai and presenters from FedEx US joined online.
On September 13, the Women Empowerment Council had over 400 participants and guests and awarded finalists in seven award categories at its Women Empowerment Conference & Awards. Themed “Leveling the Playing Field to Win Equality for All,” Li Na, the first Asian to win a grand slam and keynoter, inspired all in her remarks to help women achieve …
On August 3rd, WEC hosted a workshop titled“Embracing Equity” in collaboration with ConocoPhillips China (COPC). The event, conducted in English, welcomed 30 in-person attendees in COPC Beijing office along with 20 online participants joining from COPC Tanggu office and ConocoPhillips offices in Malaysia and Singapore. The workshop began with an introduction by Lydia Zhou, VP of HR & Communications at COPC. Lydia has …
“Embrace Equity” Workshop with ConocoPhillips China Read More »
On August 1, WEC and Volvo co-hosted our “Empowering All to Be Inclusive Leaders” workshop as a part of the Volvo Sustainability Leadership Program (SLP). The event took place from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and had a total of 22 participants, including 17 male and 5 female leaders. Jenny Chen, a WEC trainer, led and facilitated the workshop, with the incredible support …
“Empowering All to Be Inclusive Leaders” Workshop with Volvo Read More »
On May 31, students and teachers from Canadian International School Beijing (CISB), Dulwich College, and Keystone Academy gathered to celebrate the completion of a WEC flagship program, Girls in STEMM (GIS) for the 2022/23 academic year. Charlotte Smith, Program Director at WEC, dialed in from Washington, D.C. to open the ceremony. She shared how her international experiences shaped her to have …
Given the opportunity to go back in time, would you still choose the same major? Do you apply the knowledge you gained at university to your job? How many people regret their academic choices? According to a 2022 study, 37% of college graduates regret their chosen field of study. An intriguing finding is that the …