STEAM Ahead Program.

Award-winning development experiences for women’s* career success.

Our program supports *women and non-binary students completing studies in STEAM degrees to launch their careers through development and networking opportunities with our Industry Partners.

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Program Brochure.

Dream Big Australia delivers the 'STEAM Ahead Program,' a solution designed to empower early-career women and accelerate employers' diversity and inclusion goals. This award-winning career development experience equips women with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in 21st century careers. Through focused learning modules, we enhance their capabilities, confidence, and employability. Our program provides employment opportunities with our partners and mentoring sessions to help women connect and learn from successful industry leaders.

Learn more about our Program by downloading our Brochure below.

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Program Outline.

Delivered online, the Program immerses you in professional development and employment opportunities that prepare you to launch your career. The themes of capability, confidence, and employability are woven throughout the modules.

Click on the sections to learn more about the Program Modules.

Capability.

Identify your values and strengths
Sharpen your critical thinking and creativity
Build relationships and trust

Talent Community.

Access our exclusive talent community

Confidence.

Enhance your speaking, presentation, and communication skills
Inspire and motivate others
Build self-belief and resilience

Practice writing successful applications

Employability

Build relationships and reputation
Showcase your skills and experience
Identify your career direction

Practice giving compelling examples that demonstrate your skills

Become career ready.

Build industry networks.

Talent Testimonials.

Emma | B. Data Science
“Being part of the STEAM Ahead Program not only helped me to improve my employability but to know myself and my abilities better.
I am more confident about what I want to achieve and what my values, capabilities and strengths are. I also made great connections and met amazing, successful people who I’m grateful for.”
Tiahna | B. Data Science & B. Science
“Dream Big Australia's STEAM Ahead Program played a pivotal role in my development as an early career professional.
Throughout the program, I gained a better understanding of my strengths & values, became more confident to connect with like-minded people at networking events, and made great friends along the way too!”
Lucy | B. Electrical Engineering & B. Chemical Sciences
“Being exposed to so many amazing women validated my desires in my career and confirmed that I am capable. That feeling is consolidated with all the tools and techniques the Dream Big team equipped me with.”
Cassandra | B. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
“The STEAM Ahead Program gave me the necessary skills to expand my network and explore exciting opportunities within the industry.
The program helped me realise my strengths and the skills I am able to bring to a team, giving me a greater level of confidence in my own abilities.”
Sharyn | B. Information Technology
“My experiences in the program paved the way for rewarding opportunities at Energy Queensland, where I advanced from a vacation student to an intern, and finally to a proud recipient of the Future of Engineering Scholarship. Beyond professional milestones, the program connected me with an inspiring community of women. This network has become an invaluable source of support and advice, profoundly impacting not just my career, but my life as a whole.”

FAQs.

Our Program is open to female or non-binary students; studying a STEM or STEM + Arts degree; at an Australian university; ready to begin a career in STEAM e.g. in second year or above of a Bachelor degree or higher.
Our program is designed for people wishing to get 'career-ready'. This generally means students enrolled in post-secondary school studies (usually from second year and beyond), but we allow you to decide whether this describes you.
You should also be intending to gain employment in a STEAM field in Australia (that is, you are looking for employment in your field in the next 12 months).
We also look favourably on applicants who have achieved or are on track to achieve a Credit (or equivalent) average, as this demonstrates to us that the same commitment you show in your studies will drive you to thrive in our Program.
Students can apply to take part in our STEAM Ahead Program all year.
We recommend that students in their second year of their Bachelor degree or later should take part so they can prepare for grad and vacation employment opportunities.
We generally don’t recommend that first year students take part as they may not be ready to seek employment in their field yet.
Our application form allows you to send a copy of your application to yourself on submission.
If you are concerned your submission hasn't gone through, you can email us at contactus@dreambigaustralia.org, and we'll check we've received it from our end.
You won't hear an update on the status of your application until after our assessment process.
After your application is reviewed, you will be enrolled in the Program and can begin to work through the content at your own pace. The sooner you finish the program, the sooner you can access mentoring opportunities through our monthly newsletter.
Applications are assessed based on alignment with eligibility. See ‘Who can apply?’ above.
If you have previously applied but been unsuccessful, or had to withdraw, you are welcome to apply again. We don't offer places to students who have previously completed the Program.
Please carefully review the eligibility requirements under ‘Who can apply?’
We accept applications from international students studying at Australian institutions who intend to gain employment in Australia.
The purpose of the STEAM Ahead Program goes beyond professional development; it's a win-win for students looking for employment, and for the organisations looking to hire them.
Employment opportunities and grad programs available to students may have some residency requirements. Please discuss these directly with the employer you are considering.
Our program is designed for people wishing to get 'career-ready'. This generally means students enrolled in post-secondary school studies (usually from second year and beyond), but we allow you to decide whether this describes you.
We offer a Program tailored to be of most benefit to women and non-binary people as they start their career--perhaps their first job. If you have already completed your studies but haven't gained employment in your field, you may still wish to apply.
We'd love to offer more programs that will benefit aspiring women at different stages in their career journeys, so please stay tuned!
Absolutely!
Having a mix of ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and other sources of diversity enrich the Program experience for everyone!
Our Program is offered entirely free to our students through the generous support of our Industry Partners. These are organisations in STEAM industries that benefit from investing in women’s careers by gaining access to student CVs and opportunities to connect with talent they wish to employ, in a win-win for industry and women.

Access employment opportunities.

Explore intern and graduate employment opportunities with exceptional STEAM employers, gain advice from graduates, and differentiate in the market with access the latest career insights - all in one place.

Career Portal

Designed for inclusion.

Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of why Dream Big Australia exists. Our initiatives and promotions are designed for people who identify as women. However, we also open our program to individuals with other gender identities that are underrepresented in STEAM industries. For example, non-binary applicants are most welcome.

We are consciously moving towards adjusting our language to better reflect the inclusive nature of our program, and welcome feedback on how we can improve in this regard. Listening to the voices of people from the communities that we are aiming to assist is paramount to our success in improving diversity in STEAM!

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