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In this episode of Beginner Women, Albert Wong, Director of Junior Achievement Ottawa at the Ottawa Network for Education, joins Katharine Cornfield to share how and why experiential learning, entrepreneurial skills development, networking and mentorship early in a girl’s life will help her navigate her career and education choices, regardless of what field(s) she decides to pursue. They also discuss the value of experience in building confidence and leadership skills, especially outside of school.ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS FROM EPISODE 3:✔ The link between entrepreneurial skills and career readiness.✔ The value of mentorship for girls and young women.✔ How everyday role models can help girls to build social capital and a professional network early, outside of school.RECOMENDED RESOURCESambiSHEous™ambiSHEous StartUp Self™ ProgramJunior Achievement CanadaJunior Achievement Canada Company Program Junior Achievement OttawaOttawa Network for EducationTechnovation✔ What it means to be a strong ally for girls and young women.For more from ambiSHEous™ and the Beginner Women Podcast, follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @ambiSHEous or receive updates straight in your inbox by subscribing to our newsletter.