PROGRAMS
About our PROGRAMS
At Women 4 STEM, we pride ourselves on creating programs that inform and support women right from school age all the way to the top. We want to ensure your enthusiasm for STEM is encouraged, nurtured and passed along to the next generation of women through events and programs structured to help at each stage in your journey.
Despite 70% growth of ICT jobs since 1996, women account for only 16% of ICT roles.
The Women 4 STEM Network is an industry-driven initiative which aims to facilitate entry, retention and progression for women working in STEM.
Networks
Personal and professional networking
Upskilling
Knowledge and skills development
Career Advancement
Career and business development
Peer Connections
Access to and connection with other women in STEM
Education & Events
Education forums and events
Go Further
Mentoring and scholarship programs
Industry News
Regular member communication
ATTRACT
| GO GIRL |
| Go Girl, Go For IT |
JOIN
| GO GRAD |
| Grad Girl |
RETAIN
| GO FOR IT |
| What’s Hot in Tech Importance of Women in IT |
PROGRESS
| GO GROW |
| Mentor Programme |
“I 100% now believe that there’s a place for me in the IT industry.”
– GILMORE COLLEGE FOR GIRLS
Go Girl, Go for IT has been successfully introducing girls from year 5 to 12 to the world of technology and enthusing them about a career and education in IT. Achieving a record number of over 1400 girls in 2014 from over 42 Victorian schools, we run this truly unique event every two years. Currently hosted at Deakin University, Go Girl, Go for IT is designed like an innovative trade fair, with sponsors from many industries and businesses running interactive workshops and stands to showcase the vast opportunities available within the IT industry.
To find out more on how to register as a school to attend, get involved as a volunteer, sponsor the program or just understand what Go Girl delivers, visit the website by clicking the button below.
“Really great event and learnt a lot, thanks for taking the time to organise it! Greatly appreciated.”
– UNIVERSITY ATTENDEES
Transitioning from university into a career in STEM can be tricky and historically the industry has lost women into other careers at this point. Grad Girls is an award winning 1-year program for female tertiary STEM students to discover and understand the pathways available when taking the first step in their career. Whether it’s directly into the tech industry, a startup, the small business world, or into a research or academic role. We provide our participants with the opportunity to build their network in the tech industry while they are still studying which helps create a lifelong support network.
Grad Girls runs on the academic year with monthly sessions from February to October. The program includes
• Office tours and educational presentations on sponsor contributions to 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 understanding how to navigate staying relevant in both
• Networking opportunities
• Career related prizes throughout the year and some major prizes at the end of program graduation
This program is FREE and open to all university and TAFE STEM female students who are interested in embarking interested in a STEM career.
For any queries please contact us at gradgirls@women4stem.com.au
We run a number of events under our Go for IT program designed to inspire inform and celebrate women in STEM.
IMPORTANCE OF WOMEN
A series of breakfast events where guest speakers talk about latest technology, their careers in IT and what they have learnt. Held monthly they offer the opportunity to network informally as well as be inspired by leaders in our industry.
WHAT’S HOT IN TECH
An interactive event showcasing emerging technologies and industry trends in a friendly and informative atmosphere. Using a ‘round table’ format, these events feature a panel of technology specialists leading discussions and providing insights into their area of expertise.
An evening of networking and discussion to connect with technology leaders who are disrupting the way we live, work, interact and transact through technology innovation. Attendees will meet leaders from start-ups to large enterprises who are creating the technologies and championing opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship.
“I’ve found the Mentor(SHE:) Program to be incredibly valuable. It’s had a definite impact on my career (I’ve gone up a role grade and am leading BAs on projects now, which I credit in part to the skills I’ve developed during my mentoring year), and to my personal life. I’ve learned to take control of my career and have developed a lot more confidence in my dealings with people in general.”
– MENTEE – KATIE TUDOR
The Women 4 STEM Mentoring Program is designed to:
• Assist the professional development of women in STEM and foster networking
• Provide the opportunity for STEM professionals to be a mentor and contribute to the STEM industry
Who can participate?
MENTEE
The Mentee role is open to members of the Women 4 STEM only. Mentees can nominate to be mentored in either STEM or leadership or a combination of both.
MENTOR
The Mentor role is open to members and non-members, both male and female. Mentors require experience in STEM and/or leadership roles plus a desire to assist women in STEM to progress in their careers
How is the Program run?
The Mentoring Program begins with an induction event in February where registered Mentors and Mentees will have the opportunity to meet their pre-matched Mentors/Mentees (based on information provided upon registration). Mentors/Mentees provide their preferences for final selection, in addition to being briefed on the program.
All mentors and mentees will be paired up before the end of February, when the mentoring relationship will formally get underway. Women 4 STEM will provide participants with:
• access to guidance and reference material
• an ability to network via an online community
• webinars delivered throughout the year
• informal meet-ups
The Mentoring Program will conclude with an End of Year celebration event in November.
What is the time commitment?
Mentees and mentors must be able to commit 1-2 hours per month for the duration of the Program.
Over 135 participants from various STEM industries participate in the event every year.
For any questions please contact us.
BE A MENTOR
“Being a mentor with the Women 4 STEM program ticks many boxes for me. As well as being a way to share experience and support others as they develop careers in the IT industry, I get to expand my networks, exercise coaching skills and be inspired by the fresh thinking of the brilliant mentees.”
– MARIA PALMER
Our mentoring program gives the chance to act as a mentor to someone at the early stages of their career and help support them through the changes needed to become a future industry leader.
To find out more about the Mentoring Program please contact us.