The Future is Bright – Women in STEM on 2ser 107.3
Amanda Rose, the founder of Western Sydney Women and The Future is Bright, spoke on 2ser 107.3 about why it’s important to create pathways for women in STEM careers.
Amanda Rose, the founder of Western Sydney Women and The Future is Bright, spoke on 2ser 107.3 about why it’s important to create pathways for women in STEM careers.
Next week is National Science Week, Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. National Science Week is full of events and opportunities to encourage the public’s interest in science and the amazing world we live in.
One such opportunity is ‘The Future is Bright Mentoring Program’. Developed by Amanda Rose, The Founding Director of Western Sydney Women, this mentorship program empowers women to pursue careers in STEM, Trades and Aviation.
Amanda joined 2SER to explain what ‘The Future is Bright Program’ does for women and STEM careers.
Futureproofing the careers of the future
By 2030, the most sought-after jobs will be in technology, engineering and manufacturing — but Australia’s lack of investment in science and innovation has revealed a troubling trajectory for its future workforce.
To build a strong culture of science and innovation, it is essential to put STEM front and centre with students.
Article originally published in Technology Decisions
By Amanda Rose, founder of The Future is Bright
Monday, 25 July, 2022
By 2030, the most sought-after jobs will be in technology, engineering and manufacturing — but Australia’s lack of investment in science and innovation has revealed a troubling trajectory for its future workforce.
To build a strong culture of science and innovation, it is essential to put STEM front and centre with students. Thanks to grassroots programs like The Future is Bright in STEM, students have more opportunities to cultivate their passion and curiosity for STEM.
NSW Minister for Women urges women in STEM to keep pressure on government
New South Wales Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor has called on students and women who work in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field to "keep pressuring" government to do better when it comes to closing the gender divide that currently exists in the tech sector.
New South Wales Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor has called on students and women who work in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field to "keep pressuring" government to do better when it comes to closing the gender divide that currently exists in the tech sector.
"We have to do better. Keep pressuring us and keep telling your story," Taylor told a room of women at a Western Sydney Women International Women's Day STEM event on Wednesday.
Taylor continued saying that while government can "do lots of things" such as provide grants, establish programs, and talk about STEM, the "most powerful thing" that can be done is addressing the gender issue at grassroots level by women, who are already in the STEM field, voicing their concerns.
$39.8m in Government funding to support Women in STEM
Western Sydney Women (WSW) is using its funding to launch two programs offering ongoing mentorship for both female students and executives seeking career growth. The Future is Bright Mentoring Program is aimed at high school students in Western Sydney to help them plan for a productive future and STEM career, by matching the young participants with an experienced mentor from academia, government or private sector.
Western Sydney Women (WSW) is using its funding to launch two programs offering ongoing mentorship for both female students and executives seeking career growth. The Future is Bright Mentoring Program is aimed at high school students in Western Sydney to help them plan for a productive future and STEM career, by matching the young participants with an experienced mentor from 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, through roundtables, online mentoring, training and networking.
Women’s Leadership and Development Program – Support for Women in STEM
Western Sydney Women’s “The Future is Bright” project addresses the full career lifecycle of girls and women in the Western Sydney Region. The program is comprised of four courses which will promote STEM career participation, STEM career networking and leadership, financial and job confidence, and career growth mentoring.
Western Sydney Women’s “The Future is Bright” project addresses the full career lifecycle of girls and women in the Western Sydney Region. The program is comprised of four courses which will promote STEM career participation, STEM career networking and leadership, financial and job confidence, and career growth mentoring.
Western Sydney Women receives funding to enhance STEM careers for women
To address the STEM leadership crisis, Western Sydney Women is using funding received under the Women’s Leadership and Development Program to launch two programs offering ongoing mentorship for both students and executives seeking career growth.
To address the STEM leadership crisis, Western Sydney Women is using funding received under the Women’s Leadership and Development Program to launch two programs offering ongoing mentorship for both students and executives seeking career growth.
WSW founder, Amanda Rose, said “We are thrilled to have this opportunity to support local girls and women on the cusp of entering or continuing their career in STEM fields. Through continuous guidance and education, we hope to see an increase of women being represented in this industry.”
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.