"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."

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

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