STEM First

Preparing Young Women for Careers in Fintech

About the Programme

Designed by industry leaders and co-hosted by IHLs across Singapore, STEM First Fintech Programme is a 7-month program educating and equipping young women from the local educational institutions on the evolution and skills of digital ecosystems.

STEM First Fintech Programme aims to equip young women to go into their tertiary studies and work-life confident in their abilities to control their own pathway into the Fintech field.

STEM First Fintech Programme

Who is it for?

  • Year 2 & 3 Polytechnic Female Students
  • Has keen interest in developing workplace skills, and knowledge on the business applications and digital ecosystems of Fintech

Why Join Our Program?

Gain knowledge and insights from industry experts on the ABCs of Fintech

Increase fluency and confidence in business and digital applications of core and emerging technologies

Participate in real life and workplace projects to hone your skills and build professional experience for your resume

Expand professional and social networks with like-minded and motivated peers, instructors and industry partners

The Curriculum

Workshops & Demo Days

Monthly Fintech Curriculum workshops & demo day projects to undercover the fundamentals of Fintech, through 5 Fintech topics:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Blockchain
  • Cyber Security and Cloud
  • Data Analytics
  • Environmental, Social, Governance and Sustainability (ESGs)

Panel Discussions

Panel discussions and fireside chats with guest speakers in the STEM industry

Field Trips

Structured field trips and company visits for immersive learning. Job shadowing and internships opportunities.

2023 Programme Timeline

15 Feb
Programme Registration Closes
30 Jan - 27 Feb
Student Interview Screening
18 Mar
Orientation Session
Mar - Sep
Monthly Curriculum Workshops

25th March: Artificial Intelligence Workshop

29th April: Blockchain Workshop

3rd June: Cyber Security Workshop

8th July: Data Analytics Workshop

9th September: Environmental, Social, Governance and Sustainability Workshop

30 Sept
Graduation Day

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Applicable to female students 17 years old and above