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Student Programme
Become a future leader with Soda's STEM Futures Accelerator
Designed for ambitious STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) students, this four-week part-time accelerator provides you with the tools to become a confident and creative problem solver. The accelerator programme introduces you to the exciting job opportunities available in STEM and connects you to change-makers and industry leaders.
The programme runs for four weeks and complements your full-time work, with an incredible line up of speakers, site visits, networking and professional development opportunities. It is free for students!
Applications for the summer '23 STEM Futures Accelerator are now closed
STEM Futures Accelerator
During this four-week part-time programme, a cohort of STEM students will participate in site visits to leading Waikato technology companies and have the opportunity to hear firsthand what it’s like to work and build a career in start-ups, scale-ups and large businesses. You’ll learn tools and frameworks to foster creative thinking, explore emerging STEM trends, navigate STEM career pathways and become part of a community of like-minded students. An optional and highly valued extra is the mentorship squads you can join, where you'll be matched with an industry-leading mentor to help with your career development for 12 weeks!
Who should apply?
The STEM Futures Accelerator complements your internship or other full-time job commitments and is designed to be a launchpad for your career. Completing the programme will look great on your CV!
There is a time commitment of up to five hours each week for four weeks. The programme is free for students to be a part of.
To be eligible you must be:
- Studying science, technology, engineering or maths at a university or Institute of Technology
- In your second year or study and above (Bachelor, Postgraduate or PhD level)
- Living in the Waikato region for the duration of the accelerator programme
- Curious about a career in STEM
- A dedicated self-starters who enjoys solving problems
- Keen to meet a community of like-minded industry leaders and students
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
About the programme
Each week will comprise of one online session and one site visit (except week one where both sessions are in-person). Online sessions will run in the evening and in-person sessions/site visits will be held at the end of the work day.
Check out the programme details here to make sure the accelerator is right for you.
Week One
Monday 27th & Wednesday 29th November
Purpose and Opportunities
Week Two
Monday 4th & Wednesday 6th December
Creative Thinking
Week Three
Monday 11th & Wednesday 13th December
Problem Solving
Week Four
Monday 18th & Wednesday 20th December
Pitch and Graduation
Dates and important info
18 September Applications open
15 November Applications close
27 November Accelerator starts
20 December Graduation
Cost: Free!
To Apply
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