Friday, December 6, 2019

GirlBoss New Zealand Workshop

On Monday we had Alexia Hilbertidou from GirlBoss New Zealand visit us. GirlBoss New Zealand was founded with the mission to close the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths (STEM) and Entrepreneurship and Leadership.

They empower confident, resilient, future-ready, young women to lead and change the world. Did you know that only 2% of NZ CEOs are women? They are working to change that!

34 of our young women attended her session. Prior to the workshop 29% were interested in a STEM career, and after the workshop 94% said they were more likely to follow a STEM pathway. And, all left feeling more confident to create, lead and problem solve.


Here are some of the takeaway messages from our attendees:

“Even if I’m not a house captain, head girl or the smartest in the class, I can change the world. I can make a difference.

“If you want opportunities not many people get you need to make choices not many people make.”

“I’ve never felt so inspired, best workshop ever!!”