Symantec + PowerToFly Invite You to An Intimate Evening for Women in Tech

Symantec + PowerToFly Invite You to An Intimate Evening for Women in Tech If you are working in software and/or support engineering and would like to attend the event, please email hipowertofly.com for an invitation. PowerToFly is thrilled to partner with Symantec, the multinational leader in next-generation cyber security, to present an intimate evening for a small, select group of women in tech.The event will take place on Wednesday, November 7th from 6pm to 8pm at 3381 Steeles Avenue East, Suite 400 in Toronto. (Outdoor parking will be validated.) This event will be an excellent chance for you to network with women leaders at Symantec as well as your peers. The night will center around a panel discussion and QA led by several of Symantecs technology leaders. Agenda (Subject to Change)600pm - Check-In Networking over light food620pm - Kick-Off from PowerToFly625pm - Welcome, Introduction and Presentation by Andrew Porteous, Manager, Technical Support and Kristopher Persad, Associa te Manager, Technical Support645pm - Panel Discussion featuring Symantecs women tech leaders including Junko Sadamitsu, Sr. Technical Support Engineer Grace Saati, Enterprise Account Manager Beatrice Dias, Enterprise Security Account Manager705pm - Audience QA730pm - Networking over light food Visit Symantecs page on PowerToFly to learn more about the company including their open roles. About our Events All RSVPd attendees are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, or age. If you require accommodation to fully participate in this event, please email hipowertofly.com, and we will contact you to discuss your specific needs.Unfortunately, PowerToFly and the company it is holding an event on behalf of cannot admit outside recruiters to that particular event. Please email hipowertofly.com if you have any questions about this policy.About Symantec Symantec is a global technology company. We are also a diver se, vibrant community with strong values and a shared commitment to each other, the work we do, and the world we all share. Our values are at the very core of every team members journey. Weve spent 35 years defining our journey. Each day, we build on our legacy by evolving our market-leading portfolio, delivering solutions that keep our customers safe against a constantly changing threat landscape. We have welcomed several leading brands into our portfolio, including Norton, LifeLock, Skycure and ID Analytics, among others. We also believe diversity is more than just race, gender and ethnicity its about creating an environment where every culture, language, age, sexual orientation, disability, background, and experience is celebrated.From Your Site Articles Symantec Supporting Women in the Workplace ?Symantec cares about equality inclusion. Related Articles Around the Web Symantec Corporation One of the biggest challenges in almost all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender diversity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group of men in yellow hard hats analyzing an architects plans or laying bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce this image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When was the last time you actually spotted a woman on a construction site? Or hired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot more to offer than steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is further supported by a study conducted by Gallupon the wertmiger zuwachs of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exc eed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opportunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive innovation and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive opt ion for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next set of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of be ing able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.