The individualised support will be provided in the form of tutoring, specialist STEM activities, mentors and peer networks. The Academy will leverage existing STEM and Commonwealth support to ensure that all students that start their degree will be supported to complete their degree. After completing university, Academy students will move into STEM related careers with the assistance of CareerTrackers.
Overview
Infographic showing the support offered as part of the Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy program. The graphic displays coloured blocks representing parts of the program life cycle moving towards the right. Sections of the program include, top to bottom: For further information, contact Mrs Kim Dyball, Education Manager.
Program activities
Year 8
Residential camp featuring STEM activities, online assemblies where students will virtually connect across sites via videoconferencing and the development of an individual learning journey plan.
Year 9
Participation in programs including Bebras (computational thinking competition), CREST (Creativity in Engineering, Science and Technology), online assemblies, individual learning journey planning and work experience preparation
Year 10
Participation in programs including Digital Careers, CREST, work experience, online assemblies, individual learning journey planning and a STEM extension residential camp.
Work experience will be arranged as part of the student’s individual learning journey planning and will be subject to additional consent from parents/guardians.
Year 11
Participation in programs including Digital Careers, CREST, individual learning journey planning and online assemblies.
Year 12
Participation in programs including CREST, online assemblies, transition to CareerTrackers Indigenous Internship Program.
University
Join the CareerTrackers program and complete internships in winter and summer university break. Receive support from a dedicated student advisor, and receive professional development training.
Professional Development with CareerTrackers
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Internship |
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Leadership |
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CareerTrackers timeline
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Program Orientation* | March - April |
CV Writing & Company Matching* | March - April |
Interview Preparation Training* | April - May |
Networking Events | April - May |
Interview | May - July |
Kick Off Event | January |
Internship | January |
University | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
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Program Orientation* | March | August |
CV Writing & Company Matching* | March - April | August - September |
Interview Preparation Training* | April | September |
Networking Events | April - May | August - October |
Interview* | May | October - November |
Kick Off Event | June | November |
Internship | June - July | November - February |
Program Day | June - July | November - December |
Christmas / New Year Shutdown |
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December - January |
LDI National Conference |
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January |
*You’ll only need to complete tasks once when you first join CareerTrackers.