A problem shared is a problem halved
Four cohorts have been through our ‘more than a mentoring programme’ in its first year. That’s a total of 130 women who have joined the Stemettes network across Birmingham and London. So, naturally, we had a party to celebrate!
We are so ready! ? #snacks #girlsinSTEM #graduation #party pic.twitter.com/XYMxL6FYHp
— Student to Stemette (@StudentStemette) January 24, 2017
65 young women interested in STEM have successfully leapt off our springboard into a mentoring relationship – what have we learnt?
1. Time is your greatest currency
*Cue the sound of a cash register…
We’ve had some really fun women join us from 12 different companies including Salesforce, Rolls-Royce & Deutsche Bank. They’ve spent their time supporting a diverse set of young women in exploring the possibilities of STEM over four months. Amongst the music and cupcakes, they shared what they’ve gained during their journey. This ranged from gaining confidence in their leadership abilities to fully grasping the skill of ‘modern-day text lingo’.
#Ka-ching!
"You can't be what you can't see". So excited for my @StudentStemette to change the world #ststemette #girlpower pic.twitter.com/dCYfwiuIA4
— Francesca Bowen (@BowenFrancesca) January 24, 2017
2. A problem shared is a problem halved
Can we call this a maths pun?! Hmm, maybe.
Why should you apply to be a Sherpee in the next cohort? Aside from all the free food you’ll develop a fun relationship with a woman who is there to support you in finding the answers to all your wonderfully weird STEM queries. You’ll gain work experience and become a part of a larger #womeninSTEM network!
Guys! Hope you are excited for #graduation this evening @dbCitizenship Check out these beautiful snacks from @LolasCupcakesUK pic.twitter.com/ZinFJYU137
— Student to Stemette (@StudentStemette) January 24, 2017
3. You will find answers to questions you haven’t even asked yet.
There are known knowns, unknown knowns, known unknowns and unknown unknowns
The Sherpas learnt a lot from the Sherpees (reverse mentoring). The Sherpees also learnt about options they’d never been able to consider. We don’t just match you with someone doing the role you think you want to do. We match you with someone who can open your eyes to possibilities, and lift the lid on what it’s *really* like to work in Engineering.
Our very own CEO @aimafidon shares some #inspirational words for our #STSgraduates #shesgotanMBE #? pic.twitter.com/f41Vd05p4b
— Student to Stemette (@StudentStemette) January 24, 2017
4. Here’s our bonus point to complete this theme of four we are running with…
The most confident person still has a cheerleader – Confidence is gained from experience and the feedback of others.
The prize giving begins and the #Sherpees share a few words to thank their #Sherpas #STSgraduation #thankyou #achievements #WomeninSTEM pic.twitter.com/G35xIR7oWO
— Student to Stemette (@StudentStemette) January 24, 2017
Massive thank you to all our amazing Sherpas and Sherpees for taking part in #StudenttoStemette mentoring programme. You're all stars! ⭐️?⭐️ pic.twitter.com/NRXWZoYPRX
— Student to Stemette (@StudentStemette) January 24, 2017
Student to Stemette is now in its second year, we are currently running this opportunity across Birmingham & London. If you want to be a part of this and start your mentoring journey then sign up now.
