Sherpee
Our Sherpee Checklist
Are you confused about your future? Do you want some personalised support? Are you keen to grow your STEM network?
4 MONTH, ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP
You'll meet-up, via video call, once a fortnight with your Stemettes' Mentor to gain personalised support and an insight into STEM careers. That's a commitment from you, of 1-hour every 14 days, to kickstart your personal growth through mentorship.
CAREER INSIGHT WEBINAR SERIES
Real-world insights into the STEM sector are essential for making informed decisions about your future in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. You will hear from industry professionals from many different sectors and positions.
ON DEMAND SUPPORT & UPSKILL WORKSHOPS
As well as your Sherpa Mentorship, you will have access to our STS Helpline and our STS Business Skills Workshops on the following areas; project management, interview skills, networking and presenting.
PROFESSIONAL ONLINE PRESENCE
You'll gain support to build your professional online presence. This coupled with learning how to contact professionals, research events and opportunities will take you far in life.
THE STEMETTE SOCIETY
Find friends connect with people with the same interests as you and find out about great career opportunities through our online community - Stemette Society - a very empowering network!
STS PROJECT SUBMISSION
You will produce an STS Project with your Sherpa which outlines your STS journey. Winners will be selected by judges and given first access to career-placement opportunities.
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"THE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE I GAINED FROM MY SHERPA ARE INVALUABLE...I HAVE GROWN AS A PERSON SINCE THE START OF THE MENTORING PROGRAM"
FOLASHADE, 21
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"BY GRADUATION, I WAS FEELING SO MUCH MORE CONFIDENT. I WAS EVEN ABLE TO DO A SHORT TALK IN FRONT OF THE OTHER STEMETTES"
TELSIA, 18
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"MY SHERPA HAS BEEN SO SUPPORTIVE...HAVING A SHERPA IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING"
SOFIA, 16
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"I ACQUIRED A DEEPER INSIGHT ON WHAT IT'S LIKE TO HAVE A JOB IN COMPUTING SCIENCE...MY CONFIDENCE HAD ALSO BEEN GREATLY INCREASED"
STUTHI, 19
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"THIS PROGRAMME WAS INCREDIBLE AND ANYONE THINKING OF APPLYING DEFINITELY SHOULD...I HAVE GAINED NOT ONLY A SHERPA BUT A FRIEND"
PAULA, 17