Mission
WIM’s mission is to support, promote and inspire women in manufacturing careers and the organization accomplishes this through the delivery of powerful, effective and proven resources to women in industry and the companies that employ them.
Vision
The Women In Manufacturing Education Foundation exists to close the gender gap, increase the number of women in leadership, and inspire the next generation of women in manufacturing.
Values
Belonging
- We cherish all perspectives and experiences
- We treat everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect
- We embrace authenticity
Opportunity
- We unlock potential
- We develop leaders
- We embrace authenticity
Learning
- We cultivate and share knowledge
- We listen and evolve
- We honor growth
Courage
- We embody our mission and boldly pursue our vision
- We develop leaders
- We embrace authenticity
Accountability
- We achieve our goals
- We deliver results
- We serve with integrity
Teamwork
- We invest in relationships
- We foster collaboration
- We win together and celebrate achievement
Our Commitment to a Collaborative Workforce
- WIMEF works toward a world in which the manufacturing sector offers opportunities and rewarding careers for all people.
- WIMEF is committed to a culture that acknowledges and respects our differences while fostering a genuinely welcoming community where everyone belongs and all are welcome.
- WIMEF is a safe and respectful environment for people of all genders and gender identities; all races and ethnicities; all cultures and religions; all backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses; all sexual orientations; all ages; and all abilities.
- WIMEF programs are designed for women and are open to anyone looking to build their skills, invest in their leadership capabilities, and strengthen the manufacturing sector.
Code of Conduct
WIMEF expects all employees, participants, guests, vendors, facilitators, and presenters to act in accordance with our Guiding Principles. We offer and enforce this Code of Conduct to ensure a positive and respectful environment that aligns with our purpose of serving and supporting women in manufacturing.