Wake Invests in Women

Wake Invests in Women (WIIW) is dedicated to closing the gender wage and representation gaps in Wake County and the Triangle Area. To bridge those gaps, WIIW is creating a broad and collaborative network of organizations from private, public, government and nonprofit sectors. We aim to encourage innovative thinking through sharing best practices and celebrating successes to eliminate gender inequality in Wake County. Our ultimate goal is to achieve gender equality and create a level playing field for all.

Goals

• Wage parity: Closing the gap in occupational wages between males and females in Wake County and the Triangle area.
• Representation: Increasing the proportion of females in high-demand, high-wage, high-growth fields in Wake County and the Triangle area.
• Career advancement: Increasing the proportion of females moving through the management pipeline.

Wake Tech serves as the backbone of WIIW, providing both administrative and logistical support. The college also is a key collaborative partner. Not only did Wake Tech help launch the Career Guides Mentor Program, but its academic programs and student support services help keep the pipeline of women entering STEM fields across the region flowing.

Your contribution will help us build a skilled workforce and strengthen our talent pipeline. We appreciate your generosity.

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Career Guides Mentor Program

Are you ready to elevate your professional development and sharpen your networking skills? Join the WIIW Career Guides Mentor Program!

This unique opportunity connects you with career professionals across Wake County and the Triangle area for one-on-one mentoring. The program focuses on empowering you with the essential soft skills most sought after by local employers. Enjoy these benefits:

• Career and self-development: Pursue areas of growth, boost your confidence, explore career opportunities and build your network.
• Communication: Master the art of conveying information and ideas in a professional setting.
• Professionalism: Develop and demonstrate effective work habits.
• Critical thinking: Hone your ability to assess and resolve challenging issues.
• Teamwork: Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships to achieve common goals.

Student participation

• Be currently enrolled at Wake Tech
• Participate in Career Guides student orientation
• Engage regularly with your assigned mentor, meeting at least once per month
• Participate in at least one professional development opportunity during the program