Grad Girls Victoria 2027 Registration
Description
Your first step into a STEM career starts here.
Finishing your studies and not sure what comes next? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
Grad Girls is a nine-month program for women and gender-diverse STEM tertiary students and recent graduates. We help you build the knowledge, confidence and connections to step into a STEM career on your own terms. Along the way, we’re playing our part in closing the gender gap that still exists in our industries.
Nearly 1,500 students supported over eight years
80% of this year’s participants feel career ready
40+ industry partners, many of whom have hired from our cohorts=
What’s it all about?
From February to October 2027, you’ll learn together as one community, guided by people already working in industry. You’ll step into real workplaces and hear from hiring managers and industry professionals. You’ll refine your CV and LinkedIn profile, learn to tell your own story and back yourself. And you’ll practise networking, interviews and public speaking in safe spaces, designed so everyone can take part in a way that works for them and grow without judgement.
What’s included
Go behind the scenes at leading organisations through in-person events and workshops
Join hybrid and virtual sessions, mentoring and community events
Build your network with peers, mentors and industry professionals
Develop the professional and personal skills employers are looking for
Get on the radar of partners offering internships and graduate roles
Who can join? You’re eligible if you:
Identify as a woman or as gender-diverse
Are currently studying, or graduated in the last two years from, a STEM qualification at a TAFE, university or private college
Live in Victoria
International students are warmly welcome. Not sure if you qualify? Check our FAQs below or email us at register.gradgirls@women4stem.com.au.
Cost
$25 registration fee. This helps cover program costs while keeping it low-cost for students.
How to register
The Program will runs from February to October 2027. You can join any time before June 2027, but the earlier you register, the more you’ll get out of it.
Click register, follow the prompts, and upload your enrolment confirmation or proof of completion. Once our team verifies your eligibility (please allow at least a week), we’ll send you a welcome pack with everything you need to get started.
You don’t need to wait until you feel perfectly ready. You already belong.
About Women 4 STEM
Founded in 2005, Women 4 STEM is a not-for-profit organisation helping more women and gender-diverse people enter, stay and grow in STEM careers. We support them at every stage, from school students and university students through to industry leaders, with practical programs in both urban and regional areas. Nearly 1,500 students have taken part in Grad Girls, which now runs in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Our work has been recognised by the industry, including winning the Tech Diversity Award for Champion of the Year. Explore our programs
FAQs
- How do I know if I’m eligible?
To be eligible, you must:
Identify as a woman or as gender-diverse
Be currently studying, or have graduated within the last two years from, a STEM qualification at a TAFE, university or private college
Non-STEM degrees with a STEM major are also eligible
Live in Victoria. If you’re studying online or interstate, you’ll need to join the program in the state where you live
Complete all mandatory questions so we can process your registration
- What counts as STEM?
STEM covers science, technology, engineering and maths. That includes fields like IT, computer science, data, cyber security, engineering, science, robotics and mathematics. Not sure if your course fits? Email us at register.gradgirls@women4stem.com.au and we’ll let you know.
- Can international students join?
Yes, absolutely. International students make up a big part of our community, and you’re warmly welcome as long as you meet the other eligibility criteria.
- Can part-time students join?
Yes, part-time and full-time students are equally welcome.
- Can I join if I live outside Victoria?
Because so many of our events are in person, you’ll need to join the program closest to home. Eligible students and recent graduates in NSW, ACT or QLD can register for Grad Girls Sydney or Grad Girls Brisbane. At the moment, we only run programs in VIC, NSW and QLD.
- I’ve done Grad Girls before. Can I join again?
Absolutely, we’d love to have you back, as long as you still meet the eligibility criteria. The program structure stays the same, but the content changes each year with new topics and a mix of returning and new partners. So there’s always something fresh to learn and new people to meet.
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