Enterprise Canada Opens Applications for First Annual Barbara Fox Fellowship Placement 

Toronto, ON – Enterprise Canada is accepting applications following the official launch of the Barbara Fox Fellowship program.

The Fellowship was created by employees of Enterprise Canada and Creative Currency, the companies lead by Barbara Fox, to recognize her deep personal commitment to mentoring young women, helping them grow in their careers and achieve professional success.  

It is an opportunity for women pursuing careers in public affairs and strategic communications to learn directly from one of the best in the industry, offering professional agency experience in government relations, strategic communications, public relations, marketing and advertising with the flexibility to explore and grow in a variety of competencies.  

“I’ve had the benefit of great mentors throughout my career,” said Barbara Fox, CEO of Enterprise Canada and co-founder of Creative Currency, which have collectively grown to more than 90 employees in offices across Canada and are recognized as Canada’s leading strategic communications and public affairs firms. ”And I’ve always felt it important to pay that forward.” 

“When the team brought this idea forward, I thought, ‘Of course.’ What an opportunity to bring our process to women who may not arrive at our doors through a traditional job posting, or who face barriers to the kind of mentorship that can shift their natural potential into high gear.”   

Barbara’s approach to mentorship is at the heart of a unique corporate culture built on respect, appreciation and knowledge sharing that is fundamental to the success of both firms. As the many women across Enterprise Canada and Creative Currency can attest, Barbara leads through example, creating opportunities to work with and learn directly from her as well as other senior leaders in the two firms.  

“Barbara sees and fosters potential. It’s just a part of who she is, as a leader and a person,” said Katie Heelis, Vice President, Enterprise Canada. “When a mentor’s approach is this good, you’ve got to share it. That’s what the Barbara Fox Fellowship is all about.”  

Applications are now open for the program that runs from April/May 2024 to March/April 2025. The successful Fellow will receive one-on-one professional coaching from Barbara, working closely with other senior leaders, directors and young professionals on client files as an embedded member of the firm’s client service teams. Interested applicants are welcome to apply here

Enterprise Canada is a national strategic communications firm. With offices across the country, we bring together an experienced team with backgrounds in government relations, corporate communications, public relations, journalism, issues management and marketing. We work in both official languages and deliver communications advice and services to clients in the public, not-for-profit and private sectors. Enterprise Canada’s integrated service offering includes Creative Currency, its wholly owned advertising agency and content studio.    

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