Join Grad Girls
We support and empower FEMININE-IDENTIFYING
students by bridging the gap between studies & the first
step in their career.
Who we are
Grad Girls is an 8-month FREE program run by Women 4 STEM. We support and empower FEMININE-IDENTIFYING tertiary students by bridging the gap between studies & the first step in their tech career.
About the program
We run every year for any feminine-identifying University and TAFE student undertaking an STEM (Environment, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) degree who is interested in a career in tech. The program runs on the academic year, with monthly sessions from February to October
Our partners
We partner with leading businesses and industry experts across STEM to show you what’s out there in the corporate world.
In 2023, 18 students landed internships or grad roles either with our sponsors or through skills they gained from Grad Girls, and we had the pleasure of collaborating with IFM Investors on an Exclusive Internship program for Grad Girls!
What’s included
- Office tours and educational presentations pioneered in the tech industry.
- Guidance and mentoring in creating a personal brand, writing your first CV and LinkedIn profiles
- Support on making the choice between industry and academia
- And help understanding how to navigate staying relevant in both
- Career related prizes throughout the year
- Some major prizes at the end of program graduation
- Networking opportunities. And so much more!
What do employees look for?
Your grades are important to get you in the door, but did you know, employers don’t only care about your grades? They want to know about your employability skills!
- Motivation
- Taking initiative
- Communication skills
- Time management skills
- Conflict management skills
- Proactiveness
- Teamwork
- Personal growth & development skills and inclination
There’s prizes to be won!
Examples of prizes won in previous years:
- SCRUM, AWS Cloud, Azure or Microsoft Professional certification 1:1
- Coaching with a Career Coach
- 1:1 job shadowing with working ICT professionals
- Tickets to paid professional networking events & conferences
- $500 Myer voucher for new work attire with advice from a personal stylist
Did you know?
48,000
graduates in the STEM fields
37
applicants per job in average in STEM
1,440
graduate jobs per year (on average)
3%
of grad. applicants receive an offer
So what sets us apart?
Exclusive insight
Gain access to some of the leading technology companies, and learn from senior leaders in the STEM industry
Direct support
A community of supportive women with you throughout your journey, and help guide you build career-advancing skills
Career opportunities
Unique opportunities to make early connections with recruiters and get you closer to securing employment before you graduate
2023 Program
54
Graduated
$18k+
Prizes
12
Sponsors
11
Events
Testimonials
“This program has been a fantastic opportunity for me as a student. It has shifted my job and career perspectives in a great way. I find every aspect of it outstanding.”
Haram Chaudhary
2023 Grad Girls Participant
“The confidence I’ve built and the skills I’ve honed during this journey are things I genuinely cherish. And the internships? Wow. They weren’t just a foot in the door of the STEM world but a full-on open invitation, giving me a firsthand look into the industry I’m so passionate about.”
Ereena Bagga
2023 Grad Girls Participant
“Throughout this program, I’ve not only sharpened my skills in tech but also gained immense confidence and built a network of amazing, like-minded individuals.”
Mariam Kassar
2023 Grad Girls Participant
Join us in 2024
Interested in Gender Equity and investing in our future female leaders? Contact us today for more info and to get a copy of our prospectus!
Questions? Contact us via email
STUDENTS: students.gradgirls@women4stem.com.au
SPONSORS: sponsors.gradgirls@women4stem.com.au