Inclusive Energy Allies Training — Women in Renewable Energy WiRE

True equity in clean energy requires more than representation—it demands active allyship, inclusive policies, and leadership that breaks down systemic barriers.

The Inclusive Energy Allies Training (IEAT)—presented by Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) in partnership with Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) and Mischa Oak, 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion Specialist and supported by the Government of Ontario’s Women’s Economic Leadership & Legacy (WELL) Fund—is a 100% fully funded executive and management development initiative.

IEAT equips C-suite executives, directors, HR professionals, and managers with the strategic tools, insights, and framework needed to foster psychological safety, drive retention, and clear advancement pathways for Indigenous women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, racialized staff, and other underrepresented talent.

Why Corporate Allyship Matters Now

Recruiting diverse talent is only half the battle—retaining it requires an inclusive culture. Grounded in Ontario energy sector data, IEAT equips organizations with practical tools to drive real change:

100% Fully Funded ($0 Cost): Supported by the Ontario WELL Fund, eliminating financial barriers to executive leadership development.
Expert-Led Virtual Training: 4 modules delivered by Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) and 2SLGBTQ+ expert Mischa Oak, covering unconscious bias, intersectionality, retention, and Indigenous inclusion.
Strategic ESG & CSR Metrics: Delivers verifiable social equity data, leadership benchmarks, and actionable ESG reporting frameworks for boards and stakeholders.
Dismantle Retention Bottlenecks: Identifies systemic barriers causing turnover among Indigenous and equity-deserving professionals, clearing pathways to leadership.
Psychological Safety & Culturally Safe Policies: Establishes safe office and field site environments while integrating best practices for Indigenous ceremonial and cultural commitments.
Turnkey HR Toolkits & Policies: Provides plug-and-play HR policies, express briefs, and transparent promotion models to embed lasting inclusion practices.
Benchmark Diagnostic Data: Delivers anonymized, sector-wide survey insights from the IEAT Diversity Metrics Survey to benchmark culture and measure EDI progress.
Public Brand Recognition: Position your organization as a certified Inclusive Energy Leader across WiRE and provincial networks.

What the Training Includes

Sequential Cohort Modules: Interactive, high-impact sessions covering unconscious bias, Indigenous relations including talent attraction and retention, intersectionality, queer identity inclusion, and barriers to career advancement.
Executive Briefings & Toolkits: Concise "express takeaway" guides and actionable frameworks designed for busy leadership teams.
100% Fully Funded: Supported by the Ontario WELL Fund at zero cost to participating organizations.

When are the Sessions?

IEAT Session 1 - Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
IEAT Session 2 - Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
IEAT Session 3 - Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
IEAT Session 4 - Tuesday, January 12, 2027 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

Organizations applying for the IEAT must meet all of the following core requirements:

Industry Focus: Must operate within one of the specified high-growth energy sectors: Clean Energy, Construction (e.g., Skilled Trades), or Technology Entrepreneurship.
Organizational Size & Operations: Must have active operations in Ontario with a minimum of 25 employees nationally and at least 5 in Ontario to ensure sufficient organizational reach and system-level impact.
DEI Capacity & Infrastructure: Must have, or possess the capacity to establish, at least one internal committee, working group, or dedicated staff member focused on DEI initiatives.
Executive Buy-In: Must demonstrate executive-level commitment through a formal letter of support signed by at least one C-suite executive (e.g., CEO, COO, CIO, CTO, CHRO) or VP of HR.

Required Program Commitments

Participating companies must formally agree to the following operational and reporting commitments:

Leadership Participation: Commit 1 - 10 senior leaders or managers to complete all four 60-minute virtual training sessions.
Data Assessment & Surveys: Agree to participate in pre- and post-training anonymized data assessments to measure changes in organizational culture and employee perceptions.
Post-Session Lead & Implementation: Designate an internal HR or DEI lead to use CE-TAP tools to track, implement, and report on embedding core concepts into company policy throughout Years 2 and 3—using streamlined tools designed to minimize effort and resource demands.

Who Should Participate?

This program is specifically designed for enterprise leaders and workplace allies:

C-Suite Executives & VPs shaping corporate strategy and board governance
HR Directors & DEI Practitioners designing recruitment, retention, and advancement policies
Operations Managers, Field Supervisors & Engineering Leads overseeing team dynamics and site safety
Corporate Allies & Mentors dedicated to sponsoring underrepresented talent

Program Details

Format: 4 x 1 hour virtual sessions led by EHRC and Mischa Oak (featuring anonymous Q&A capabilities for open learning)
Cost: Fully Funded ($0)
Target: Executives, Managers, and HR leaders in Ontario’s energy, electricity, and green tech sectors
Capacity: Organizations can register 1 to 10 participants. Flexible seat sharing is available if a registrant cannot attend a session.

Commit to Building an Inclusive Energy Future

Creating an equitable clean energy transition starts at the top. Equip your leadership team with the mindset and tools to drive meaningful organizational change.

👉 Enroll Your Organization / Register for IEAT (Cohort spaces are limited)

Questions? Reach out to us at ce-tap@womeninrenewableenergy.ca