The initiative reinforces the company’s commitment to female empowerment and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 5 (Gender Equality) and 10 (Reducing Inequalities)
This month, INCAPE hosted its first Women’s Forum in Benedito Novo, Santa Catarina, Brazil, reinforcing its commitment to women’s empowerment and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 5 (Gender Equality) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
The event, held on November 9, also celebrated the graduation of the second class of the Papermaker Women course, a company initiative that trains women for the industrial sector in areas such as forklift, rewinder and boiler operation.
The 15 honored graduates were: Andressa Carolina Beyer de Menezes, Andressa Toniolli, Angela Maria Vieira da Silva, Arlene de Fátima Machado Gracias de Almeida, Eshylla Vitória Marques de Oliveira, Geovanna Patrocínio da Silva, Gislaine Santos Silva Faustino, Isabel Natana de Souza, Jaqueline Luz, Joselaine Santos, Josi Soraia Kurtz, Maristela Rodrigues dos Santos, Roseli Rabelo, Rosmary Pereira, and Valderesa Cardoso Koaski.
A FUTURE OF OPPORTUNITIES
Administrative Manager Joleide Maus highlighted the impact of this journey. “The Forum and the Papermaker Wome project were born with a clear purpose: to pave the way and inspire. Today, we celebrate more than just a graduation; we celebrate the Unity, Strength, and Action of these women, who, together, transform the sector. INCAPE believes in women’s potential and the importance of opening doors to a more inclusive and equal future”, she said.
Joele Daiane de Aquino, HR Supervisor, also emphasized INCAPE’s role as an agent of transformation. “The industrial sector is still predominantly male, but it is INCAPE’s role to provide a safe and welcoming environment so that every woman can build her career with security and respect”, she highlighted.
“Today is a day of celebration and unity. When we connect and grow together, there are no limits to what we can achieve”, added Vanessa Loppnow, HR Analyst.
DIVERSITY THAT ENRICHES AND STRENGTHENS
Through initiatives like the Women’s Forum and the Papermaker Women course, INCAPE stands out as an active partner in transforming the pulp sector, creating opportunities for more women to occupy and shine in spaces previously limited, reaffirming its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
“People outside will know our names and hear our voices, which resonate even stronger today. For the WOMEN OF INCAPE, no challenge is intimidating. INCAPE is your partner in building a better, more equal, and inclusive tomorrow”, praised Joseidy Gomes de Oliveira, INCAPE’s Administrative and Financial Director.
Closing the lecture, consultant Júlia Graziela shared a powerful message on self-responsibility. “Empowerment means looking within and recognizing our own abilities, breaking barriers, and breaking cycles that limit women’s potential. It takes courage and self-confidence to build a future full of opportunities”, she said.
By investing in the future of women and the local economy, INCAPE solidifies itself as a company that values diversity, human potential, and sustainability in its practices, impacting the community and inspiring the tissue market.