EMC’s HerJourney: Manufacturing Essentials Certification (7 week, fully-funded) virtual training program

HerJourney is a federally funded initiative delivered by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) that supports women and gender-diverse individuals in manufacturing and skilled trades through workplace inclusion resources, employer supports, and professional development opportunities.

Whether you’re looking to advance your career, strengthen your workplace culture, or support the next generation entering the trades, HerJourney offers practical resources designed to create more inclusive and successful workplaces.

Manufacturing Essentials Certification (MEC): Inclusive Workplace

This fully funded 7-week virtual training program provides practical tools and strategies to help build respectful, inclusive, and high-performing workplaces that attract and retain diverse talent.

Learning Pathway

• The Impact of Bias
• Creating a Culture of Inclusivity
• Empowering Others through Mentorship
• Promoting and Advocating

Workplace Performance Project (WPP)

• Problem Solving Process
• 5 Whys
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Project Planning & Execution
• Data Collection & Analysis
• Measuring Results
• Public Speaking & Presentation Skills

Next Cohort: September 9 – October 21, 2026
Cost: Fully Funded

Register Here: https://emccanada.org/training/mec-inclusive-workplace

Workplace Assessments

Discover how your organization can better attract, support, and retain women in skilled trades through a free workplace assessment and customized action plan.

Leadership / Employer Assessment: https://surveys.emccanada.org/SE/185/GBROAemp/

Staff / Employee Assessment: https://surveys.emccanada.org/SE/185/GBROAstf/

Connect with the HerJourney Team

Have questions or want to learn more about the supports available?

Book a 15-minute conversation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/Sherene-Mitchell

Together, we can continue building workplaces where women and gender-diverse individuals can thrive.