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Babcock partners with WiDS to promote women in the defence industry
Babcock is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Women in Defence & Security (WIDS) to support the association’s 2019 Memorial Scholarship.
On March 7, 2019, the WiDS Special Memorial Scholarship Breakfast will honour women who have lost their lives in the line of duty because of suicide, and those who continue to struggle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and mental illness. Collectively, with the support of both government and industry, the Canadian Armed Forces, Policing and First Responder agencies, WiDS has assembled a program that will honour those who have died, it will describe efforts highlighting programs that build resilience, and recount stories of hope that will inspire a future where, working together, we can deliver better support services to women employed throughout the defence and security fields.
Memorial Breakfast Details
Date: March 7
Time: 0715-1000
Location: The Shaw Centre, Trillium Ballroom, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
“Babcock is proud to be an advocate of promoting women in the defence industry and of its association with the ‘Women in Defence and Security’ organization. As an organization, we understand the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to promoting those values internally and within the Canadian defence industry.”
Catherine O’Reilly Vice President Human Resources
About WiDS
Women in Defence and Security (WiDS) is a not-for-profit organization whose members – both men and women – work to promote and support the advancement of Canadian women in careers related to Canadian defence and security industries. WiDS is committed to enhancing mentoring opportunities and engaging positive role models to encourage the exchange of knowledge and information among members.
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