Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) is a provincial non-profit organization committed to increasing women's participation in trades and technology. With private and public funding, WRDC offers a variety of programs and services to address challenges surrounding the attraction, recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in these careers. Our key activities include: • career exploration programs, education, and outreach (STEMforGIRLS), • career development and employment assistance services, • diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultation services and training, and • research and collaboration with key stakeholders to identify solutions to issues commonly identified by women in trades and technology. For 25 years, WRDC has positioned itself as a key partner for advancing gender equality in the workplace. Our career practitioners have provided thousands of girls, women, and gender diverse individuals throughout the province with the knowledge, resources and supports they need to make informed career choices, and successfully train and advance in STEM and skilled trades. Our workplace DEI specialists have assessed and supported hundreds of employers, delivered training to thousands of employees, provided linkages to skilled and qualified women, and worked directly with the operators, contractors, and sub-contractors of our province’s natural resource projects. Our experienced research consultants have designed, implemented, and analyzed thousands of surveys, providing insight and evidence-based strategies to improve employee experiences, corporate culture, and inclusion. WRDC is creating a local diverse skilled workforce and supporting employers, industries, and sectors in their efforts to create and maintain inclusive workplaces.