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Senior Women Mentors Champion Gap Year Program to Empower the Next Generation of Leaders

Business in Heels 2 mins read

[Melbourne, Vic]– 

[Melbourne, Vic] – As senior women who have forged paths in male-dominated industries, we are proud to lend our expertise and voices to Empower Her Future, a groundbreaking new gap year program launched by Business in Heels in partnership with SEDA. This program is a game-changer for young women, giving them the tools, guidance, and confidence to navigate industries where gender imbalance persists.

Empower Her Future addresses a critical need. Too often, young women enter the workforce without the information, networks, or support to see themselves thriving in industries like technology, cybersecurity, energy, and finance. As mentors, we’ve seen firsthand how proper guidance can shift the trajectory of a career—and a life.

Cassandra Ashworth, CEO Rapid Circle and Business in Heels mentor says , “  I absolutely love this initiative for our next female workforce generation, carefully curated to accelerate and support young women into business roles thru practical and current content. “

Sharon Samson, A technology executive says “ This innovative program from Business in Heels is helping to shape the next generation of confident, skilled leaders in STEM and beyond. A fantastic opportunity for young women to establish themselves, make an early contribution to industry and launch their careers with success.”

This program isn’t just about opening doors; it’s about helping young women walk through them with purpose and assurance. Weekly mentorship sessions provide participants direct access to our journeys, challenges, and successes. By offering this real-world perspective, we hope to illuminate pathways many young women might never have considered.

Key features of the program include:

  • Exploration of High-Demand Industries: Participants are introduced to sectors where women are often underrepresented, sparking interest and confidence.
  • Hands-On Internships: Two-week placements immerse them in real-world projects, allowing them to apply their learning and understand workplace dynamics.
  • Earning a Diploma of Business: This nationally recognized credential equips them with a strong foundation to start their careers.
  • Workplace Readiness: Comprehensive skill-building sessions focus on communication, problem-solving, and leadership—qualities essential for professional success.

We’ve always championed the power of mentorship to create transformative change. Through Empower Her Future, we’re doing more than mentoring—we’re actively shaping the next generation of trailblazing women leaders.

To learn more about Empower Her Future and how to apply, please visit https://businessinheels.com/gap-year-program or contact us at info@businessinheels.com or info@seda.edu.au


Key Facts:

A 2022 Monash University study of nearly 2,800 students in Years 10 to 12 revealed that one-third of young women felt they lacked enough information to make informed career choices.   

According to a Grattan Institute study, 1 in 5 students leave university without a degree but with debt, and 40% said they would not have enrolled if they had been better informed.


About us:

About Business in Heels International.

The company has a vision to create an unlimited future for women. It is known for its work in providing mentoring support across Australia with Mentor Mornings and Leadership Summits to inspire women into senior roles in male-dominated industries and for Recalibrate - Gender Equity Awards for Australia. Today it connects over 200,000.


Contact details:

Lisa Sweeney 

CEO Business in Heels

lisa@businessinheels.com

Mob 0409441816

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