Fostering Executive Women (FEW) is an interest group founded by BGSB Associate Professor Caroline Hatcher, for female students and graduates of QUT Graduate Business Programs. FEW was established in May 2003, in response to student requests for a career resource specifically for female students. FEW is managed by a seven member committee, coordinated by BGSB staff, and is supported by QUT Alumni.
FEW’s patron is internationally recognised entrepreneur, Order of Australia recipient, and Leading Woman Entrepreneur of the World award recipient, Ann Garms.
To get involved with FEW, email few@qut.edu.au.
Mission
Our mission is to foster the business and entrepreneurial spirit of students and graduates of the Brisbane Graduate School of Business (BGSB). FEW will provide women the opportunity to network, to do business, and to develop personally and professionally, in a truly positive, supportive and understanding environment.
Services
FEW provides female students and graduates of QUT Graduate Business Programs opportunities to network, to do business, and to develop personally and professionally through quality events featuring speakers from the local business community, workshops relevant to women in business, an internationally recognised mentoring program and international awards.
Mentoring Program
The FEW Mentoring Program, administered by the QUT Career Mentor Scheme, an initiative of the QUT Alumni Board, is designed to give female students and graduates of QUT Graduate Business Program the opportunity to interact with professionals from the business community, with the purpose of guiding and encouraging participants in their chosen career path. Mentors offer mentees support, encouragement, an industry perspective and the ability to broaden their horizons.
Information about how to apply for the 2008 Mentoring Program will shortly be available on this site.
International Award Program
The 2007 FEW International Award Program was launched at the FEW "Christmas in July" at the Polo Club. One scholarship was awarded to study a business course at Harvard in 2008. Another scholarship is available for a work placement with a Leading Woman Entrepreneur of the World based in Spain. The awards are open to female graduates of QUT Graduate Business Programs.
Upcoming Events - 2008
Watch this space for a list of FEW Events for 2008.
FEW Photo Gallery
View photos from the previous FEW events.
Previous Events and Workshops
16th November 2007: FEW Christmas Party
16th October 2007: International Scholarship Presentation, Brisbane Polo club
29th August 2007: Ernst & Young Networking Cocktail Party, Guest Speaker Jude Munroe, CEO Brisbane City Council
July 24, 2007: Christmas in July, Brisbane Polo Club, Guest Speaker Francis Whiting
July 4, 2007: ABN Amro's Networking Cocktail Party
April 26, 2007: Mentoring Program Launch, Brisbane Polo Club
November 14, 2006: Executive Leadership in Australia - a Place for Women: Dinner Event at Brisbane Polo Club, featuring guest speakers Karen Murphy (Managing Director, Visionize Pty Ltd) and Ray Weekes (Chairman, Brisbane Institute)
July 24, 2006: Dinner with the Governor, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce and her son Mr Rupert Bryce
May 24, 2006: Financial Prosperity with Cheryl Macnaught
April 27, 2006: Networking to Support your Career - Breakfast with Anne McKevitt
November 17, 2005: Managing Dual Careers - Sharing Public & Private Lives dinner
13 September, 2005: Work/Life Balance or Integration: Panel Breakfast.
28 June, 2005: Mainstreaming Women: Exploring New Opportunities
28 October 2004: Cocktail Party with guest presenter, Anne McKevitt, CEO Anne McKevitt Ideas
16, 17 May 2004: Casual networking events at Brisbane Polo Club, featuring Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World.
17 February 2004: Getting Focussed: Managing Reputation - Workshop at QUT, featuring Helen Besly, GM Rowland Communication Group.
28 October 2003 Spring Event: Dinner at Brisbane Polo Club, featuring guest speakers Ann Garms, and Betty Byrne Henderson (Byrne Ford).
11 June 2003 Inaugural Event: Dinner at Brisbane Polo Club, featuring guest speakers Ann Garms, and Caroline Hatcher.