Women in Tech Shadow Program

The Women in Tech Shadow Program connects current women* Faculty of Applied Sciences (FAS) students with alumni working in industry.

Through this one-day mentorship opportunity, students gain exposure to a professional workplace, expand their networks, and build confidence as they prepare for co-op and early career opportunities.

Program Goals

Support women in STEM by connecting students with industry role models
Provide students with early workplace exposure before co-op
Build professional networks and mentorship relationships
Strengthen alumni connections with SFU

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Benefits
How it Works
Registration
Express Future Interest

_{*As part of our efforts to create inclusive, bias-free learning environments that advance gender equity, this women program welcomes gender-diverse people, including but not limited to cis women, trans women, non-binary people, gender non-conforming people, and Two-Spirit people.}

Program Benefits

For Students:

Network with industry professionals
Gain career confidence and insight
Enjoy a supported one-day visit (includes lunch voucher)

For Alumni:

Give back and support future women in STEM
Inspire students by sharing your career path
Reconnect with SFU and showcase your workplace

How it Works

Program Process

Student Shadows: Selected women FAS students spend a day observing, learning, and engaging with their alumni mentor
Alumni Hosts: Alumni in established industry roles open their workplace to a student for one day
Support: Alumni/student matches will receive a lunch voucher for the day of their visit

Program Timeline

January 2026 – Alumni registration
February 2026 – Student registration
March 2026 – Alumni/student matches confirmed
April 2026 – Shadow days (after exams)
May 2026 – Wrap-up & appreciation lunch at SFU

Registration

Ready to apply? Submit your application below.

Students

In the form, you’ll indicate:

Why you'd like to join
The industry you'd like to visit or role you'd like to shadow
Your Applied Sciences program & year of study
Your availability during April 2026

Registration Closed

ALUMNI

In the form, you’ll indicate:

Why you'd like to join
Your current role & organization
How many students you’d like to host (1–3)
Your availability during April 2026

Registration Closed

Future Interest

If you are interested in participating in this program during periods where applications are closed, please email us to add your name to the waitlist.

Contact information below.

Questions?

Connect with us if you have any questions about the program at faslife@sfu.ca

Faculty of Applied Sciences