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“ Through powerful connections, skills and technology,

we empower women in Tech to Shape The Future."

WOMEN IN TECH MENTORSHIP

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Week 1: "Unveil Your Tech Self:

Intro to FemmeForward & Goal Setting

  • Date: November 4, 2023 | Saturday | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CEST

  • Outcomes: Meet mentors and mentees, set personal goals in tech and AI.

  • Speakers: Hannah Becher, Katarina Bakosova

  • Guest: Ellie King on "Build Your Brand in TECH" (15-30 min)

Week 2: "How AI can help to fight misconduct in workplaces"

Date: [11.11.2023] | Saturday | 10am-11.30am CEST

Outcome:

  • How Machine Learning can be used to fight misconduct 

  • Mentee reflection on how to help boost diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Speaker: Eleanor Manley / Co-founder Meta 

Week 3:: "From Data to Decisions: AI in Business"

  • Date: November 18, 2023 | Saturday | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CEST

  • Outcomes: Exploring AI's role in business decisions through real-world case studies.

  • Speaker: Smriti Mishra, AI Lead

Week 4: "Being a woman in STEM"

Date: [25.11.2023] | Saturday | 9am-10am CEST

Outcome:

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Speaker: Neha 

Week 5: "Determined to Lead in Tech

Date: [02.12.2023] ] | Saturday | 10am-12pm CEST

Outcome:

  • How to lead in Tech

  • Mentees share leadership questions

Also: Nada Ahmed

Week 6: "Celebrating Growth: Closing Ceremony

  • Outcomes: Recap of the program and mentee presentations on their achievements and challenges.

  • Speakers: Katarina Bakosova, Hannah Becher, and keynote speaker Dr. Ayanna Howard.

Saturday Session supervisor/moderator

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WHY JOIN FEMME FORWARD?

For a vibrant career in TECH, mentorship remains the chute that will get you up and flying ahead of the crowd. Get assigned to a mentor suitable for you and you’ll be amazed by the support, learning, and enjoyment you get out of the process of conquering TECH. Because each female that makes a leap forward brings our society closer to eliminating the gender gap in TECH.

PROGRAM DETAILS

04.11.2023 - 09.12.2023

 >> Weekly mentorship session

 >> 45-60min with your individual mentor

 >> flexible,
i.e. based upon agreement

 >> Saturday Femme Forward sessions

 >> Weekly every Saturday from 10 AM CEST

 >> All online
 >> Recording provided 

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FOR MENTORS  

Are you a renowned technology or finance leader?
OR are you an expert in any TECH field with over 5+ years of experience?

Would you wish to invest an hour weekly for 6 weeks into individualized mentorship to gain following 👇?


Then you are meant to be our Mentor.

 >> Engagement >>

Engage closely with budding professionals, creating a future that's inclusive and progressive.

 >> Learning and Leadership >>

Take on pivotal roles to guide the next generation, reflecting on your own experience.

 >> Insights >>

Understand the challenges faced by the new generation, preparing for tomorrow’s industry.

 >> Diverse Perspectives >> 

Engage with mentees from varied backgrounds, enriching your global outlook in STEM.

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FOR MENTEES

With the mentorship matching program, you gain:

 >> Expert mentor >> 

Mentorship from an individually assigned Tech expert for 6 weeks. 👨‍🔧👩‍🔧

 >> Unique Networking >> 

A dynamic, organic platform connecting not just mentors and mentees but an expansive professional network. 🤝

 >> Decision-Making >>

Improve your decision making skills with our free resources and advice from your mentor. 💭

 >> Mental Well-being >>

Overcome obstacles, address feelings of isolation, and combat imposter syndrome.

 >> Rich Learning >>

Bi-weekly ‘Forward’ sessions hosted by one of our guests on the power of AI, data, confidence, inclusion and negotiation skills to gain insights through human, personal experiences that can't be found in standard resources. 👩‍💻

 >> Tech insights >>

Insights how to use Data Science, Programming (R, Python, SQL) and Artificial Intelligence to solve business problems 🤓.

100 %

of Mentees said that they gained specific skills or knowledge from the program 

70 %

of Mentees said that they build a network with other women in Tech through the program

>50 %

kept working with their mentor or with similar programs after finishing

>10 x

The phrase 'grateful for my mentor' appeared over 10 times

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BECOME A PARTNER TODAY  

Enable More Women to participate in the program.

 

>> Prominent logo placement on program materials

>> Dedicated acknowledgment during program events

>> Featured recognition on social media as

a "Forward Her" sponsor

>> Opportunity to lead a mentorship session or panel discussion

>> Sharing of Job Positions etc.

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SATURDAY FORWARD SESSIONS

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FAQ

  1. What is the ‘Femme Forward’ mentorship program?

Femme Forward is a mentorship program designed to empower women in technology and finance by providing training in Data Science and AI, aiming to close the gender gap and promote diversity.

Who is the target group for this program?

The program is open to women  from Scandinavia (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Island) who are looking to up-skill in Data Science, AI and new technology to become leaders in their field.

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How does the mentee-mentor matching work?

We take into account the mentee's preferences and background to find the best match with a mentor who is an expert in tech or finance and has over 5+ years of experience.

Who are the mentors?

Our mentors are experts in their field and have over 5+ years of experience from diverse backgrounds. They are renowned technology or finance leaders

 Costs and benefits

​​The launch round of our mentorship Program will be completely free of charge. We ask for a voluntary contribution if you are satisfied with the outcomes and value! The mentorship is free of charge but we do charge a EUR50 no show fee in case >1 bi-weekly sessions have been missed to protect the valuable time of our mentors.

The Schedule

You will meet with your mentor once a week. Additionally we will have 6 ‘Forward’ sessions hosted by experts in Tech & Finance who share their unique success stories with you.

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