• Techsplorers Alumnae Activities

Girls in grades 10, 11, & 12 are invited together for follow-up activities which include but are not limited to:

  • attending or participating in the annual Launch
  • aiding teachers in selecting the new school team
  • assisting the new school team with various aspects of the program
  • helping out at the Techsplorers Event
  • participating in the Techsplorers Alumnae Conference

Alumnae have further opportunities to meet role models from a wide range of careers and participate in hands-on activities.
11. Funding Mechanisms Please describe the type of funding mechanism used for this initiative (e.g. provider’s own budget, service contract, grant, co-funding etc.) 2006-2007 sponsors include: ExxonMobil Canada, Nova Scotia Department of Energy, Black & McDonald Limited, Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline, Sheet Metal Workers' International Association, Local Union 409, Millwright & Machine Erectors Local 1178, International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers Local 752, Construction Management Bureau, International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Local 1, International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, Local 116, United Association of Journeymen Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local 56, EnCana, Chevron, ACCENT Engineering Consultants Inc., Dexter Construction Company Ltd., Conestoga- Rovers & Associates, Halifax International Airport Authority, Association of Professional Engineers of NS, NS Advisory Council on the Status of Women, Offshore/Onshore Technologies Association of Nova Scotia, Mulgrave Machine Works Limited, EastLink and Nova Scotia Power, Inc.
12. Organizational Dimensions Please describe any key organizational dimensions of this initiative, e.g. delivery mechanisms, number of trainers, reporting structure etc. The program has a Board of Directors with representation from our founding sponsors, educators, and community members. The Board also has a number of working sub-committees responsible for fundraising, finances, public relations, expansion, and the program etc. Our Program Advisory Committee is actively involved in program planning and development.
13. Partnerships Integral or Related Are there any partner organizations involved in the delivery of the initiative? If so, please provide brief details of the partnership arrangements. Techsploration is a joint initiative of the Nova Scotia Community College, Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division, Nova Scotia Department of Education, WITT NS (Women in Trades and Technology), and the founding corporate sponsor, ExxonMobil Canada.