Supporting students in workforce transition through leadership development

The Women4Leadership program developed by Charles Sturt’s Division of Student Services was implemented through $4,435 of Student Services and Amenities Fee project support.

This project was initiated with an understanding that there would be a significant number of our female graduates who would be entering/re-entering the workforce over the next few years. With leadership skills being one of the most in-demand industry skillsets for graduates, this program aimed to assist with the personal and professional growth of women and facilitate leadership skills and mindset in an environment that increases their confidence and personal/professional networks.

Delivered across four 90-minute workshops, the program provided students with opportunities to develop and identify skills for the workplace, enabling them to engage with their peers and feel more confident in their transition from student to graduate within their respective fields. By drawing on an extensive network of our existing staff, alumni, and current students, these workshops helped highlight pathways participants could pursue and employability skills needed across various industries today.