What is it?
STEM Aspire is a female mentorship program connecting 2nd year college students to mentors within Dell Technologies. Its aim is to encourage and empower enthusiastic students studying STEM based degrees to have rewarding careers in the technology sector. Potential areas include Computer Science, Software Engineering, BIS, Networking, Cyber Security, IT Management, or related fields.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a mentor and engage in frequent 1-to-1 meetings whereby you can further enhance your understanding of the IT industry and gain insight into your mentors’ career/role.
- Acquire an understanding of technical careers in Dell Technologies.
- Opportunity to meet and network with successful women in Dell Technologies and fellow mentees.
- Preparation for intern and graduate applications (e.g., CV and Interview Preparation).
- Possibility for paid Summer Internship upon completion of the program and continue your career journey for your 3rd year placement and further.
Do I qualify?
As a woman studying a STEM course in 2nd Year at 3rd level education, you qualify for the program
How do I sign up?
- Apply to this posting by September 23rd, 2022
- Upload your CV, covering the areas below:
- Your name, college and college course.
- What area of technology you are most interested in.
- Why you are interested in a mentoring program with Dell Technologies.
- Successful applicants will receive a link to complete a short video interview (e.g., describe yourself, your interests, your college course, etc.)
What is expected from me?
- Engagement with your mentor at least once a month (virtually or in person, to be decided by each mentee/mentor pair)
- Participation in events run by the programme (there will be 3-4 events throughout the year)
After your application, you will receive a separate communication with more details on the next steps and the structure of the mentoring program no later than 7th October.
If you are selected for the programme, you will be expected (in person or virtually) to meet with your mentor (in person or virtually) on a frequent basis (i.e., a minimum of once per month for the duration of the programme)
Apply for the Stem Aspire Mentorship Program programme here.