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Completed X Culture AA Program Graduation Journey:Excited to share that I've successfully completed the X Culture AA Program, marking a significant milestone in my post-graduation journey! Global Exposure and Milestones:This program provided invaluable exposure to a global platform, where setting weekly milestones for international students and contributing to company goals was part of the everyday experience. Responsibilities and Challenges:Managed responsibilities such as correcting reports, answering queries, and collaborating with a diverse global virtual team, navigating challenges with flexibility and dedication. Gratitude and Reflection:Grateful to X Culture for this enriching opportunity that enhanced my professional skills and global perspective. Reflecting on the growth achieved during this program. Next Chapter Post-Graduation:Excited for the next chapter after graduation, ready to apply the skills and experiences gained from the X Culture AA Program! #XCultureAA #GlobalExposure #PostGraduationJourney #ProfessionalGrowth

The first phase of the Koç Finans Orange Wings Mentoring Program, conducted in collaboration with universities, has concluded, as part of Koç Holding A.Ş.'s commitment to #genderequality in technology and innovation, in line with its global leadership at the United Nations Women Generation Equality Forum. Under this project, mentorship and internship opportunities were provided to female students recommended by universities and meeting specific criteria. During the online graduation program, where the program's first graduates received their certificates, Özlem Ekşioğlu Kumuk, the Director of IT and R&D at Koc Finansman A.S., said, "We are aware that due to gender biases in society, women can be disadvantaged in fields such as engineering, technology, and innovation, and these societal judgments can lead to a loss of self-confidence in young women aspiring to shape their careers in these fields. With this in mind, we launched the Orange Wings Mentoring Program to encourage talented, hardworking, and idealistic young women studying at universities in Anatolia. During the intensive 10-month training period, we encouraged young people to focus on the areas they want to pursue in their professional lives. We also included some participants in the #Koçfinans team by providing internship opportunities as part of the program. In the future, if suitable positions become available, we hope our paths will cross again for their employment." #newbeginnings #professionalwomen #WomenEmpoweringWomen

"More female role models are key to inspiring the next generation of commodities talent."   That was one of the clear messages when we spoke to some of our female leaders across Engelhart as part of Women's History Month earlier in the year. It's also a view strongly shared by 100 Women In Finance, a global non-profit organisation. Through their network of people and resources, 100 Women In Finance is committed to gender equity in the finance industry by promoting diversity, raising visibility, and empowering women to achieve their professional potential at each career stage. And we're delighted they are supporting our first Internships for graduates and undergraduates that we launched last week. It's no secret that our industry has historically been male-dominated. That's now changing slowly, and we've done some important work at Engelhart in recent years; we also know there's much more to do.   As a global commodity trading business, we believe it's our responsibility to step up and help create the change we need. Our 2024 Internships will give a diverse group of applicants who may not be considering a job in commodities the opportunity to get some exposure to our industry. That includes reaching young women earlier to demonstrate how inclusive and empowering a career in commodities trading can be. If you, or anyone you know, might be interested in applying for either of our Internship programmes, you can find all the details at the link in the comments.   Please repost and share this with your networks to give as many people as possible an opportunity to apply. #commodities #commoditytrading #genderequality #finance

Channelling our powers the right way!

It was energizing , enjoyable and empowering to take Powerful to the students of Vedica Scholars Program for women. The unique aspect of the Vedica Program is the Personal growth track which focuses on Understanding the self- the most important aspect of leadership. It was a pleasure to hear the stories of these young women- they too face the 4 strategies of Deter, Diminish, Decorate and Divide that keep women from power but have the strength and resilience to overcome the obstacles that come their way. We discussed how they could use the powers in communication and career planning. We talked, shared, danced and walked to learn and evoke the power we need. I was thrilled and touched by the impact of the six feminine powers. A student who was reserved and hesitant spoke up in front of the class using her Apsara power Another had used her Rani energies to organize her routine and get more disciplined. A student shared how she toned down her Veera power with the Kanya energy to be more mindful of other people and their needs while communicating. As a faculty and a member of the advisory board at Vedica, I was delighted to engage with these bright, brave, articulate keen scholars. I believe that these women will make a mark in their careers. If you are an organization that wants to hire diverse talent, Vedica is a great place to recruit from. There are some students from the outgoing batch who are waiting for their final offers and are open for short internships. Do reach out to Deepa@vedicascholars.com for both. Initiatives like these will help not only to increase workforce participation of women, but also enable them to take up leadership positions and make a positive difference. #womenempowerment #careeradvancement #personalgrowth #womenleadership Anuradha Das Mathur Deepa Kumar Nandini Bagai

During my #EIR session at INSEAD yesterday, I had two female MBA students seeking post-MBA career advice 🔈. Both of them interned in the same consulting firm, but none of them was hired after the internship. Feedback to A 👩🏻: "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 🙋🏻♀️, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 "𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞" 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. Feedback to B 👩🏽: "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 👺, 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦. So to summarize, if women are not confident enough we don't take them seriously, and if they are "too" confident, we punish them as they are not team players. ⁉ So which level of confidence is the right fit 🤔? We make it so much harder for women than for men to have the ‘right’ level of confidence... It’s not women who need to be fixed - it’s the underlying mindset we all bear about how women should be, If we don't change that, women can "lean in" as much as a giraffe 🦒, they won't succeed. #womenempowerment #metoo #womeninleadership #womeninbusiness #notleanin #confidence #womeninbusiness #femalefounders

Happy World Youth Skills Day! In light of the multitude of challenges facing the world, it is crucial to equip young people with skills for employment. As a large, global company, Elkem has social responsibility. At our plant in Kristiansand, Norway, we are working with the municipality, the county council, the business association, and NAV (Norwegian Labour and Welfare organization), to help young people outside of the workforce and school find jobs.   Through the project, called “Young Start”, students who drop out of school for various reasons have been offered a summer job with Elkem. The students are offered a different approach to learning and help to find their way into the workforce. Some even enter apprentice contracts and stay with Elkem. Our type of industry will need many new workers in the future, and we believe that this project is a good way to showcase what we are working on.   This project represents one of our core values – inclusion. We want everyone to be included in the workforce and we are pleased to have found a solution that benefits both the youths representing our future and us.

🤝 Exciting Collaboration Announcement! 🎉 📅 We're thrilled to announce a partnership between Govt. Women's Degree College, Madanapalle, and Joining The Dots foundation! 🎓 Empowering Education: Together, we aim to enhance the learning experience for students through skill-based training, education, and research opportunities. 🤝 Cooperation Goals: Our collaboration will foster effective communication and resource sharing to benefit both institutions and their students. 🔬 Scope of Collaboration: From curriculum design to industrial training, research, and skill development programs, we're committed to preparing students for the challenges of the modern workforce. 💼 Internship & Placement: Students will have access to hands-on training, guest lectures, and placement opportunities, ensuring a smooth transition from academia to industry. 📜 Mutual Agreement: With a five-year MoU in place, we're dedicated to mutual growth and success, with no financial commitment from Govt. Women's Degree College, Madanapalle. 🔒 Intellectual Property: Both parties respect each other's intellectual property rights, ensuring a fair and transparent partnership. 🤝 Independent Partnership: While we collaborate closely, Govt. Women's Degree College, Madanapalle and Joining The Dots foundation remain independent entities, working together for the benefit of students. 🖊️ Signed and Sealed: The MoU has been officially signed by both parties, marking the beginning of an exciting journey in education and skill development. 👀 Stay tuned for updates as we work together to shape the future of education! #Partnership #Education #SkillDevelopment #CollaborationGoals

December 2023, I declared that 2024 will be my year of growth, and created a vision board inspired by Habakkuk 2:2 (“Write the vision, make it plain, so he may run with it, he who reads it”.) On my vision board I included networking events, internships etc. Yesterdays “Women in TEC” event with Bright Network was my first step. On my way there, James Clear’s “Atomic Habit” echoed in my mind: “small habits now, lead to big impacts later.” I saw this event as one of those impactful habits, and it did not disappoint! I met amazing young women with similar aspirations, creating an energised space with shared goals. I learnt about amazing opportunities from companies such as NatWest Group, S&P Global , JLR , Deutsche Bank TradingHub etc. The true highlight of the event was learning from inspiring females: •Adriana Ciocoiu “ never let anyone lower your voice” • Lisa Neilson “ Be your own cheerleader “ • Kari-Anne Clayton who gave 6 tips (or nuggets) some of my favourite were: - careers aren’t linear, comparison is the greatest thief of joy. -you don’t choose who looks up to you, you may be someone’s role model without realising it. - don’t worry about the destination, focus on the journey (that’s the real prize). After this event I feel confident and empowered. Thank you Bright Network and I cannot wait for more events like this. #womenintec2024 #womenindata #womenintec #brightnetwork #dataanalyst #earlycareer #womeninstem #networking #empoweringwomen #visionboard