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"Over 65% of women in industry have never had a formal mentor. We're going to change that at a grassroots level with our students."
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The WSU Industry Connect program provides Postgrad students (PG) / Higher Degree Researchers (HDRs) / Early Career Researchers (ECRs) an opportunity to get guidance from technology professionals and industry experts from global technology powerhouses.
Women in Technology, Advanced Tech Connect, and Industry Expert Speakers
- The industry experts in this program have many years of understanding on making a transition from a successful student to a successful employee.Industry experts maybe from job areas such as Engineering, Human Resources, Sales, Management, Support, Marketing, giving students a wealth of talent to tap into.Students are encouraged to highlight their primary question(s) as part of the booking process, to make the most of the time.
"91% of Australian business leaders say it is challenging to find professionals with the needed technical skills. This program is designed to make that first introduction." - Simeon Simoff Dean, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Studies
- We've provided students with a unique opportunity to connect with, learn from and build relationships with, some of the globe's leading tech brands
- The industry experts in this program are some of the best high tech, engineering talent in Australia. They have expert knowledge in their area of expertise and on making a transition from a successful high tech student to employee. Participants are encouraged to highlight their primary question(s) as part of the booking process, to make the most of the time.
Industry Expertise
- Industry keynote speakers from AWS and DXC covering a range of topics and expertise advnaced technolgy areas providing students unparralelled access industry and expertise insights
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Benefits of Women in Tech
- Build your network with other great female leaders
- Get insights regarding moving from University to Industry
- Learn new skills to help better prepare for interviews etc
- Understand more about the hiring process in big tech companies
- Build your brand – showcase some of your own achievements!
Benefits of Advance Tech Connect
- Build your network with other great technology leaders
- Get insights regarding moving from your area of expertise and passion to Industry
- Build your brand – showcase some of your own achievements! – put yourself on the radar for new jobs.
- Learn new skills to help better prepare for interviews etc
- Understand more about the hiring process in big tech companies
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