Girls+ Engineering Tomorrow
An outreach initiative designed to increase the visibility of engineering amongst girls and non-binary students, supporting their pathway towards tertiary engineering studies.
The Girls+ Engineering Tomorrow (GET) initiative aims to inspire and connect like-minded students interested in STEM. Students learn about engineering by connecting with role models, participating in engaging workshops and receiving information about engineering study and career pathways. The initiative includes programs and events for students at different stages of their educational journey – from Year 7 to first-year university.
This initiative is girl-focused and intends an inclusive definition of girls. We are welcoming and respectful of girls, including those who are nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and anyone who identifies as a girl in a way that is significant to them.
Inspire STEM (Years 7 – 9)
A program for Year 7 – 9 girls to explore STEM with STEM mentors through engaging hands-on workshops.
GET Forum (Years 9 & 10)
A forum for Year 9 and 10 girls and their teachers to explore engineering through hands-on workshops, information on engineering pathways, and a Q&A with engineering role models.
GET Network (Year 11)
A program for Year 11 girls with an interest in STEM and offers study support, engaging workshops and opportunities to meet engineering role models.
GET Network X (Year 12)
This program provides continued support for students from the GET Network on their pathway to university.
“The GET program has given us plenty of amazing opportunities that will set us up for the future. It was an awesome opportunity to meet successful engineers and create connections. I met my amazing mentor who I’ve kept in contact with since and I have asked her many questions which have given me so much clarity and is helping me realise where my interests truly are.”
Angel, GET Network
Girls+ Engineering Tomorrow supporters
In 2023, the initiative had:
190
Girls participated in a GET program
100+
Women participated as role models from academia and industry
15
Engineering and related organisations represented
Industry Support
We know we can’t do this alone. Inspiring and supporting girls+ to study engineering requires collaboration between schools, industry and higher education. There are many ways for industry to support the initiative, including:
- Provide representatives to attend industry and networking sessions
- Provide a site visit/tour of offices and facilities
- Tailored sponsorship packages to help sustain the program
We are looking to work with partners and are open to conversations about how we can meet each other’s goals. Please get in contact if you would like to GET involved.
Aleesha Davis
Girls+ Engineering Tomorrow (GET) Program CoordinatorEmail: Aleesha.Davis@curtin.edu.au
Phone: 08 9266 9170