DigitHer Lab
Beginner-to-intermediate digital skills: computer basics, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, communication, online safety, intro to coding, web design, and no-code tools.
Equipping BIPOC Women for the Future of Work
Digital literacy, mentorship, and community to unlock long-term career success and economic freedom across Canada. Where diversity drives excellence and every woman has a seat at the table.
Who We Are
CareerPoise Empowerment is a Canadian nonprofit organization committed to advancing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) women through digital literacy and tech-forward skills that unlock long-term career success and economic freedom.
We provide equitable access to training, mentorship, tools, and community needed to thrive in today's digital world. Our programs are intentionally designed to close opportunity gaps, nurture leadership, and build lasting confidence through inclusive, skills-based training.
About UsOur Programs
Equitable access to training, mentorship, tools, and community, designed to close opportunity gaps and build lasting confidence through transformative learning experiences.
CareerReady Lab
Job search mastery: resume writing, personal branding, LinkedIn optimization, mock interviews, and workplace readiness led by certified professionals.
CP Collective
Peer-to-peer learning and mentorship pairings rooted in community. Expand your network, share knowledge, and grow together in sisterhood.
Matrimind
Free mental/maternal health therapy for moms returning to work after maternity leave. Healing-centered care that supports confident transitions.
The Reality We're Changing
These numbers fuel our mission to drive equitable access and representation in Canada's tech landscape.
23%
of STEM workers in Canada are women
21-24%
of tech roles held by women across industries
< 1%
of Canada's tech workforce are Black women
33.9%
racialized women with CS credentials (yet only 21.3% hold ICT roles)
Sources: House of Commons of Canada, ICTC, New Power Labs, Statistics Canada
Our Core Values
The principles that guide our work and shape every learner's journey toward empowerment and success.
Empowerment
We believe knowledge is power, and we equip women with tools to take control of their futures and own their success.
Excellence
We deliver high-quality, relevant, and practical training that meets today's job market and tech standards.
Equity
We prioritize fairness, access, and representation for BIPOC women in all our programs and partnerships.
Sisterhood
We cultivate a supportive, affirming community that lifts as it climbs, fostering lasting connections.
Impact
We are committed to measurable outcomes and real-world change that transforms lives and communities.
Innovation
We embrace creative solutions and forward-thinking approaches to address evolving workforce needs.
Our Vision
To see a world where BIPOC women are not merely included in the future of work but are defining it, leading it, and transforming it. We envision a Canada where racialized women are no longer the exception, but the expectation in boardrooms, tech hubs, innovation labs, and entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Our Mission
To empower BIPOC women with the tech skills, tools, and community they need to secure meaningful employment, advance in their careers, and achieve economic freedom while building lasting confidence and leadership capabilities.
Ready to Rise?
Join a community where BIPOC women lead, innovate, and thrive. Your future starts here.