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What Resources Might Be Necessary To Organize a WITT Group Women who are actually involved in TTOs from all over the province. WITT Advocates An Information sheet, perhaps with endorsements from Hydro, EIC/HRD, employers, unions, educators, etc. that describes your objectives and activities. Someone or a group to assist with secretarial services/clerical support (for letter writing campaigns, briefs to government and industy etc.) Communications network - dollars for phone or the use of a free phone Travel dollars to ensure broad provincial participation Grants knowledge and written materials all in one box so it can be used by all and not get lost A fostering group where WITT could be housed, phone messages taken etc. (Outreach, Women In Science and Engineering (WISE), Women's Employment Project, Women's Enterprise Bureau, Women's Centre, Advisory Council on Status of Women Where Might Resources Come From? - Finding the women Community colleges lists of graduates Provincial Apprenticeship Branch list of female apprentices and graduates (if not a list, then would they mail a notice? Approach media, inform and ask for articles to raise profile of the issue and give phone number so women are aware that local WITT group exists and can contact it. Ask employers and unions for lists, or to inform their WITTs that the organization is in operation Call a meeting, advertise in paper, on radio and local cable network and see who comes Letterhead - Employment Assistance Program, Donations from local business or union. Travel Dollars - Employers who are developing Employment Equity plans, Womens Directorat/Secretariate Office Grants programs an an (organizing project), Secretary of State Women's Program grants, donations, EIC delivery assistance.

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