Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Apply as a Mentee for STEM SIS 2025 Supporting Women of Colour in STEM across Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia Are you a Woman of Colour (WOC) based in Victoria, NSW, or South Australia and currently studying or working in a STEM field? Are you looking for guidance, inspiration, and support to navigate your STEM journey? The STEM Sisters Mentoring Program – STEM SIS is now accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for mentees for our 2025 program! This program is exclusively available to mentees located in Victoria, NSW, and South Australia, and offers culturally responsive mentoring and networking opportunities to support your personal and professional growth in STEM. Through one-on-one mentoring and curated events, you’ll gain insights into the STEM industry, grow your confidence, and connect with like-minded professionals and role models who understand the unique challenges faced by Women of Colour. Program Timeline · EOI Opens: 1st April 2025 · EOI Closes: 15th May 2025 · Program Duration: 7th July – 26th September 2025 📅 Key Dates Week 1 – Program Launch 🕛 12 PM – 1 PM, Wednesday 9th July 2025 (Online) Week 2 – Training Sessions · Mentee Training: 5 PM – 6 PM, Tuesday 15th July 2025 (Online) · Mentor Training: 12 PM – 1 PM, Thursday 17th July 2025 (Online) Week 4 – Networking Event 📍 Location and details to be announced (VIC, NSW, SA) Week 9 – Networking Event 📍 Location and details to be announced (VIC, NSW, SA) Week 12 – Program Closing Ceremony 🕛 12 PM – 1 PM, Thursday 25th September 2025 (Online) Apply now to be part of a transformative experience that celebrates your identity, strengthens your skills, and connects you with a powerful community of Women of Colour in STEM. *** Women of Colour (WOC) refers to women in STEM who are culturally or racially marginalised. Do you identify as a woman of colour or as culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) woman? *YesNoAbout YouFirst Name *Last Name *Email Address *Phone Number *What is your age? *18-2425-3031-4041-5051-6060+Prefer not to sayWhat is your gender? *What is your country of birth? *Do you have any access requirements you would like us to be aware of (e.g. disability status, etc)? *YesNoIf you selected "Yes" in the previous question, please provide more details.Current State of Residence *VictoriaNew South WalesSouth AustraliaOtherCurrent City or Town of Residence *Please provide the link to your LinkedIn page *Which university do you go to? *University of MelbourneMonash UniversityDeakin UniversityLa Trobe UniversityFederation UniversityRMIT UniversitySwinburne UniversityCentral Queensland UniversityUniversity of Technology SydneyUniversity of SydneyUniversity of NewcastleUniversity of New South WalesMacquarie UniversityCharles Strurt UniversityAustralian Catholic UniversityUniversity of WollongongWestern Sydney UniversityUniversity of New EnglandUniversity of South AustraliaFlinders UniversityOtherIf you chose "Other", please provide details here.Which STEM sector is your degree most closely related to? *Physics and AstronomyEarth SciencesEnvironmental StudiesInformation TechnologyEngineeringAgricultural StudiesBiological StudiesNatural and Physical Sciences nfdOther Natural and Physical SciencesMathematical SciencesOtherIf you chose "Other", please provide details here.List any languages you can speak other than English. *STEM EducationWhat is the course you are currently studying or graduated from? (Degree name and any specialisations) *When do you hope to graduate or year graduated?Are you currently employed in STEM sector? (paid or unpaid internship) *YesNoEmployment DetailsYour employer? (Company name and the website) *What is your current role? *Career ObjectiveWhat STEM position/role are you seeking? *Your future employer? The company (name and the website) whom you wish to work for. *Mentoring Program Assessment QuestionsWe offer the following three mentoring program categories. Please pick one that reflects your current position. *Current StudentRecently Graduated StudentEarly Career STEM Professional (Currently employed in the STEM industry)Are you seeking to be mentored by a *Fellow Woman of Colour (WOC)Ally (someone who actively supports WOC in STEM)No preferenceWhat do you feel are the main challenges stopping you from your STEM career? You can pick more than one. *Substantial costs of qualificationsI’m not sure how to get thereWork/family-life balanceLack of mentorshipLack of career pathways or opportunitiesLack of diversity and inclusion/cultureIncome pay gapI'm playing smallWhat are your main goals and aspirations for participating in the STEM Sisters Mentoring Program? *Career guidance and planningSkill development and enhancementNetworking and professional connectionsOvercoming challenges and barriers in STEMWork-life balance and well-being in STEMBuilding confidence and leadership skillsIndustry-specific insights and knowledgeOtherWhat specific areas or challenges do you hope to address or gain support in through the program? Please be specific and provide details. *Please select the four goals that are most relevant to your current aspirations in the STEM field. *Securing an internshipJob search and securing entry-level employmentApplying for graduate school programsExploring different career paths within STEMDeveloping industry-specific skills and knowledgeBuilding a professional network in the desired fieldGaining practical work experience in the chosen fieldAdvancement within current roleTransition to a new role or fieldEntrepreneurship and startup venturesLeadership positions in STEM organizationsResearch and innovation in STEMHigher education (master's, Ph.D., etc.)OtherIf you selected Other, please provide more details.Describe your long-term career goals in the STEM field. *What do you expect from a mentor-mentee relationship? What qualities and support are you seeking in a mentor? *Please indicate your commitment and availability to participate in the STEM Sisters mentoring program which involve the following Application EOI start – 1st April 2025 Application EOI close – 15th May 2025 Now, let's confirm your availability! STEM Sisters Mentoring program begins on the week starting from 7th July 2025 (week 1) and ends on the week ending on the 26th September 2025 (Week 12) Week 1 – Program Launch 12 noon to 1pm 9th July 2025 (online) for all mentors and mentees Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide Week two –Mentee Training 5pm to 6pm 15th July 2025 (online) Mentor Training 12 noon to 1pm 17th July 2025 (online) Week 4 – Networking event details yet to finalized Week 9 – Networking event details yet to finalized Week 12 – Program End 25th September 2025 12 noon to 1pm (online) for all mentors and mentees Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide As a mentee, it's important to commit dedicated time and effort to the program. Please review your schedule and ensure that you have the availability to actively engage in mentoring sessions, meetings, and related program activities. One hour per week either in-person or online during 12 weeks of the 2024 STEM Sisters Mentoring Program Remember, your active participation is key to making the most out of this transformative experience! Please confirm your availability and participate. *Yes, I am available and will actively engage in mentoring sessions, meetings, and related program activities.No, I am not available.Please upload your CV here. * Click or drag a file to this area to upload. Please upload your headshot here. * Click or drag a file to this area to upload. How did you find out about the STEM Sisters Mentoring Program? *LinkedInColleague or workplaceFriends or familyPrevious participantIndustry organisationNews mediaOther STEM would university What are your views on "How has STEM Sisters contributed to the advancement of the STEM industry in Australia, particularly in terms of promoting diversity and inclusion within the field?"? *Please provide a detailed answer not more than 200 words I give my consent for the publication of identifiable details, which can include photograph(s) and/or videos and/or case history and/or details within the text (“Material”) to be published *AgreeSubmit