[APES Jobs] TechWomen Mentorship Program

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Dear All

Below, please find a Mentorship Program

Kind Regards

Tammy Van Tonder
Senior Administrator:  Operations
School of Animal, Plants & Environmental Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand
(011) 717 6403



TechWomen Mentorship Program

https://www.techwomen.org/program
TechWomen Mentorship Program
Deadline: Monday, February 10, 2014, 23:59 Cairo time

TechWomen connects and supports the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by providing them the access and opportunities to advance their careers and pursue their dreams. Each participant works on a mutually beneficial project with her Professional Mentor and attends tailored tech talks, special events, and workshops on topics such as entrepreneurship and leadership.

Applicants must:
- Be women with a minimum of two years full-time professional experience in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) and/or a career requiring significant expertise/knowledge/application of technology
- Have, at minimum, a bachelor's degree/four year university degree or equivalent
- Be proficient in written and spoken English
- Demonstrate a willingness to participate in exchange programs, welcome opportunities for mentoring and new partnership development, and exhibit confidence and maturity
- Be citizens or permanent residents of Algeria, Cameroon, Egypt, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nigeria, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tunisia, Yemen, or Zimbabwe at the time of application, and while participating in the program
- Not have applied for an immigrant visa to the United States, or participated in a visa lottery in the past five years
- Be able to obtain a U.S. visa
- Not hold U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. legal permanent resident

See link for details on eligibility and application process:
https://www.techwomen.org/participants/eligibility-and-application


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