The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA (CME) is delighted to invite you to be a sponsor of the 2023 Inspiring Girls Careers Forum.

The Inspiring Girls Careers Forum is a unique careers event designed to showcase the resources industry to female secondary school students (years 10-12) and to inspire them to follow in the footsteps of women who have achieved great personal and career success in the resources sector.

There will be 200 - 220 students attending and 30 - 40 teachers.

Date: Wednesday 2 August 2023
Time: 9:00am - 1.15pm
Venue: Optus Stadium - River View Rooms 1 & 2

The Inspiring Girls Careers Forum sponsorship package includes:
• A table of eight people consisting of:
- Two representatives from your company
- Up to five students and one teacher from a WA based school.
• Opportunity to host an exhibition booth, promote your company and distribute branded materials to students.
• Opportunity for your company representatives to address students during the speed careering session.
• Complimentary morning tea for all attendees

Event Schedule:
09.00am - Exhibition tables open to students
09.30am - Welcome & Address & Keynote Speaker
10.00am - Activity facilitated by Australian Earth Science Education
11.30am - Morning tea & expo
12.00pm - Speed careering
13.15pm - Event ends

Participating in the forum will provide an opportunity for your company to contribute to industry-wide objectives which aim to:

• Increase awareness of the range and diverse university and VET career pathways available in the resources sector.
• Promote the benefits and opportunities for females working in the resources sector.
• Dispel myths about the industry; and
• Build networks and mutually-beneficial partnerships between industry and school communities.

During the forum students will have the opportunity to:
• Hear inspiring, female, industry guest speakers.
• Participate in a fun, hands-on, resources related activity.
• Take part in a ‘speed careering’ session with multiple resource companies; and
• Interact with industry representatives.

It is expected the students and their accompanying school staff member will leave the careers forum with an enhanced understanding of the industry and will be inspired to promote this within their circles of influence.

CME hopes your organisation can support this important initiative to highlight the career opportunities in the resources sector for women.