In 2014, the provincial government of Manitoba announced new initiatives to encourage young women to explore a career in non-traditional trades. While new government funding programs and job opportunities are laudable, there will not be a significant increase of female enrolment in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields unless our early, middle, and high school curricula are revamped to include experiential learning that demystifies STEM careers. Additionally, there is a need for long-term initiatives that empower young girls to explore education in all fields of study, provide gender-neutral learning environments, and encourage businesses to create gender-balanced workplaces.