Western Sydney Women receive funding to bolster female STEM careers

Featured in Digital Nation on January 28 2022.

Women’s advocacy group Western Sydney Women has received funding under the federal government’s women’s leadership and development program to help them launch two new programs encouraging women’s careers in STEM.

The two programs offer ongoing mentorship for both students and executives seeking career growth.

The Future is Bright Mentoring Program is aimed at girls in Western Sydney, years 10-12 to help them plan for a productive future and STEM career. The program involves matching the young participants with an experienced mentor from either academia, government, or private sector.

The Western Sydney Executive Women in STEM Series is aimed at mid-level career women in STEM fields and encourages connections and the development of self-confidence to prepare them for the executive job growth happening in the region. The program involves round tables, online mentoring, training, and networking.