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EDMONTON, October 5, 2023 – The annual Elevate Aviation fundraising gala, Inspire, is back! The event will take place on October 14, 2023 at the Aurora Jet Partners Signature Hangar located at the Edmonton International Airport. Inspire serves as a platform to honour eight women who have made their mark in the aviation sector, while raising money to support Elevate Aviation’s important programs.
Elevate Aviation, founded in 2014, emerged in response to the glaring gender imbalance within the aviation and aerospace industries. Elevate Aviation has many programs in place to assist in increasing representation in aviation. The Inspire Gala raises money for programs such as mentorship, bursaries, and the cross country tour.
“We are passionate about promoting diversity and empowering women into aviation,” says Kendra Kincade, CEO of Elevate Aviation. “Fundraising initiatives like these allow us to provide more opportunities and more support for women to excel in this industry.”
The cocktail-style fundraiser includes appetizers, networking opportunities, entertainment, auction and raffles, and interactive activities!
Under the overarching theme of “Future of Aviation”, Elevate Aviation is proud to showcase the stories and achievements of eight exceptional women who have broken barriers in various aviation careers. From pilots, flight attendants and air traffic controllers to professionals in aircraft maintenance, engineering and the Royal Canadian Air Force, these women are shaping the future of the industry.
“We are truly excited about this year’s Inspire gala and having the opportunity to host it at a hangar back at the Edmonton International Airport” says Laura Sinclair, Chief Operating Officer at Elevate Aviation. “We’ve introduced some exciting new elements, and we believe it will be our best one yet!”
Tickets are available at https://elevateinspire2023.eventbrite.ca
About Elevate Aviation
Our mission is to provide a platform for women and underrepresented groups to thrive and succeed through careers in aviation. Our vision is to be a primary provider of aviation career support for women, working alongside industry professionals to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Elevate Aviation has several programs in place to assist women in becoming successful in the challenging and rewarding aviation industry:
The Elevate Aviation Learning Centre – The Elevate Aviation Learning Centre hosts a variety of programs for all ages. Junior Jets is an introduction to aviation program for kids ages 5-10, ACE is an Aviation Career Exploration program targeted to youth and women to discover aviation careers, and Elevate U has professional development encouraging women into leadership roles. The EALC’s largest program is the Aviation Readiness Training courses to train women and underrepresented groups for employment in a variety of careers including maintenance, flight attendant, ground services, and more.
Cross-Country Tour – Annual cross-country tours allow attendees to spend the day with women in the industry, hear inspirational stories of their journeys into aviation and visit their workplaces to see firsthand why they love their jobs. What started as a day for 20 young women in Edmonton, has now expanded to over 30 cities nationwide, connecting with over 1,500 women and girls nationwide.
Speaking Engagements – Elevate Aviation provides inspirational speakers across Canada to visit schools, Indigenous communities, career fairs and organizations to share the world of aviation and spark interest in the industry.
Mentorship Program – Elevate Aviation’s Flight Path to Success is a five-stage mentorship program that connects motivated women with successful women already in the field. This proven approach to drive rich learning and development enables women to achieve their desired level of success.
Bursaries – Women in Canada who show exceptional potential and require financial assistance throughout training are eligible for our bursaries. Since 2015 we have awarded over $60,000.
For more information, please visit: elevateaviation.ca, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin, or Facebook.
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