This local organization was initially formed to foster and improve the quality of services delivered by Product Management and Product Marketing professionals here in BC. But now, it has been more inclusive to other people working in product.
If you’re in Product Leadership, Product Management, Marketing, Design, Engineering, or if you just want to be a part of building and growing a Product-driven organization, check ProductBC out.
If you don’t know what they are, ProductBC is a non-profit organization that helps grow and nurture local product professionals by offering its members access to events, workshops, mentorship opportunities, an amazing network, a supportive community, and plenty of resources.
The ProductBC core values are #Excellence, #Promote, #Inclusive, and #Community, which are awesome because these values show that they care.
Another thing that’s amazing about them is that they are working towards eliminating systemic barriers to achieve justice and equity for all people.
They have what they call the Diversity in Product Scholarship Program that aims to support the local product professionals and people from underrepresented groups who may be interested in product.
Speaking of events and being more inclusive, on May 19, 2021, ProductBC is having an online open discussion on the topic of Gender Imbalance in Tech. This evening, they will discuss the following but not limited to:
- What are the challenges and inequities that exist and block women from an equal path in their careers?
- Suggestions for women looking to start in tech or move into leadership roles.
Click here so you can learn more about this event.
In addition to all that, they just launched their newest initiative called the “ProdcastBC” podcast. The theme for Season 1 is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and you can listen in on your favourite podcast provider.
If you want to be a member of ProductBC, be a volunteer, or just want to learn more about them, visit their website at https://productbc.ca/.
Are you a part of a non-profit organization that cares about diversity, equity, and inclusion? Let us know in the comments!
(All images 📸 : Courtesy of ProductBC)