Congratulations Stephanie Thompson, technical manager at GM Canada Propulsion Plant in St. Catharines, on your recent recognition from the Manufacturing Institute as a 2024 Women MAKE Award honoree.
The Manufacturing Institute grows and supports the manufacturing industry’s skilled workers for the advancement of modern manufacturing and the Women MAKE Awards recognize women gamechangers working in the manufacturing industry who exemplify leadership within their companies.
In April, the Women MAKE Awards will recognize 130 women leaders (Honorees) and rising female stars (Emerging Leaders) at a two-day conference in Washington, D.C. This honor identifies top talent in manufacturing and further encourages recipients to mentor and support the next generation of female talent to pursue modern manufacturing careers.
The Manufacturing Institute states women today account for less than one-third of manufacturing employees despite representing about half of all workers and identifies women as the largest talent opportunity to close the skills gap in the manufacturing industry, increase innovation and drive the future of the workforce.
Thompson is a passionate engineer and community leader who is actively looking for new and innovative ways of promoting science, technology, and learning in Niagara. She is founder of STEM By Steph and in 2019 launched Women in STEM Experiences (WISE) that included a workshop series aimed at breaking down barriers for women and making STEM subjects accessible to anyone. Her volunteer experience includes Innovate Niagara as a director, FIRST Robotics Canada as a mentor and as a part of its Girls in STEM Executive Advisory Council.
Thomspon is widely recognized for her contributions to inspiring and empowering girls and women by helping to break down barriers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers, including a four-time recipient of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women Award by the Women's Executive Network. She was also part of a group of GM Canada women who shared experiences, celebrated achievements, challenged stereotypes and advocated for a more equitable future in the company's A Seat at the Table video series on You Tube.
TeamSTC applauds the important work you do encouraging women to explore careers in STEM and that they belong in the industry. Congratulations for all your well-deserved recognition.
Read More about Stephanie Thompson in the St. Catharines Standard
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