FOR STUDENTS
ABOUT FEMALE TECH ENGINEER
Female Tech Engineer is one of three talent programs founded and run by CoGig. The program was initiated in 2019 with the annual program period January-Mars. We aim to connect women and non-binary persons in engineering studies and the Swedish industry in a unique and personal way.
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During the program you will be both challenged and supported in your personal development. We are convinced you will leave the program feeling empowered to take on a career in tech in a successful and sustainable manner.
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Together with our partner companies we have created an exclusive space for you to explore your interest in tech and the different roles available at the companies. You will have the unique opportunity to build personal relationships with other engineers and key figures within the industry. Valuable contacts that might be your ticket to a great beginning of your career in tech.
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STEP BY STEP
Below you can learn more about the main activities included in the program. You will also do psychometric tests, be interviewed and have the chance to reflect and be given feedback on your performance during the program. Everything to give you an opportunity to grow in a professional setting.
First day of the program! Your will have the chance to get to know the partner companies through mini-workshops and also perform a case exercise in smaller groups in front of a jury. We round off the day with a mingle to continue the interesting conversations that have been sparked throughout the day.
TIME LINE FOR FEMALE TECH ENGINEER 2024
APPLICATION OPENS
NOVEMBER
INTERVIEW
WITH COGIG
DURING THE PROGRAM
DIGITAL
WELCOME MEETING
JANUARY
PITCH DAY
FOR THE FINALISTS
MARCH
INSPIRATION
DAY
JANUARY
FEMALE TECH
ENGINEER GALA
MARCH
PARTNER VISITS
JANUARY - FEBRUARY
REFLECTION MEETING
MARCH
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE PROGRAM
As a participant you get a personal insight in some of the largest industrial companies in Sweden - an opportunity given nowhere else. The program gives you benefits that will help your career both short and long term.
TECH AND CAREER BUILDING SKILLS
Develop your personal tech and career building skills through case exercises, workshops, presentations, interviews, tests and coaching from our recruiters. Be prepared to get to know yourself better.
BUSINESS NETWORK
The program gives you an exclusive network with leading companies and role models in tech.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Get a head start in a career at the partner companies. Participants often get offered a spot for master’s thesis, trainee positions or other entry-level roles within tech.
FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY
Meet likeminded women and non-binary persons in engineering studies that aspire to be tech pioneers in the future. After the program you will be part of CoGig’s Business Network for women and non-binary engineers.
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OUR PARTNERS
During the talent program you will get to know our partner companies and have the opportunity to build valuable contacts for the future. You will have the chance to meet role models with different types of competences within tech. Trust us - it is very possible you will discover a role or area of business you didn't know existed.
ARE YOU A COMPANY THAT WANTS TO BE PART OF FEMALE TECH ENGINEER?
As a partner company you are offered unique employer branding and recruiting opportunities and valuable long term contacts with female and non-binary engineering graduates.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Women and non-binary students in their penultimate or last year of masters in engineering who:
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want to pursue a career within tech in the future
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are interested in the partner companies
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have some kind of experience in tech - programming, web-design etc.
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are proficient in both spoken and written English (Swedish and international students enrolled at a Swedish university are welcome)
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
If you are offered the chance to participate in the talent program we expect that you join us with great curiosity and engagement. You will be given tools and guiding on how to make the most out of the program and network with the companies, but we can't do the work for you. You will have to step out of your comfort zone to grow and take advantage of the opportunities presented to you.