Females in Information Technology & Telecommunications [FITT] is a not-for-profit network run by a volunteer Steering Committee to inspire, encourage and support women in the ICT industry. It's been operating for over 20 years in Sydney and across Australia.

Through networking, skills development workshops and mentoring we aim to encourage more women into the ICT industry and inspire and support those already in it. FITT believes this Sydney-based mentoring program is a fantastic way to develop a career in ICT, create business networks, support others and share valuable knowledge for both Mentees and Mentors. It’s a program heavily subsidised by FITT as a not-for-profit and great value – you will not find anything else comparable!

More about FITT’s programs.

So what’s it all about?

FITT has been running this Mentoring program since 2007 and received phenomenal feedback from participating mentors and mentees!
“Having business advice helped me achieve my goal of gaining a promotion. Initially I did not have much industry knowledge. The mentoring relationship was a safe relationship to ask questions, explore ideas and gain information. The Self Development day was MIND BLOWING! It’s given me a way to look beyond my current role and see a career path. It has given me something to engage my own management about my career path within my organisation. And, I gained a great deal of confidence along the way.”

“The value I gained was having an avenue for finding a mentor; Having someone outside my company as a mentor”.

“This program is excellent... I have gained confidence and growth in my interpersonal skills and professional sociability in the workplace. A greater understanding of myself, and my interactions in meetings and conversation. I am also well equipped to start out in the workplace next year, and to build on and achieve my personal and professional goals”.


What do you get out of it?

• Career advancement – the majority of our mentees have gone on to bigger and better things or at the very minimum, have a clear roadmap of how to advance their career!
• Included is a full-day self-development workshop on the basic techniques and skills you need to manage your career more effectively by understanding your working style!
• Gain an instant network of women in IT&T!
• Your own personal mentor for 6 months to help you get ahead!

Want to know more?

Download our FITT Mentoring Program Brochure [PDF 800k]. You can also use this brochure to tell your organisation about the program.
YouTube Videos:
FITT Mentoring Program Highlights
FITT Mentors have their say
FITT Mentees have their say

So – what are you waiting for? Here is what you need to do!

Commit to a minimum of a six month mentoring relationship (via mentoring contract), including monthly one-on-one meetings and undertake agreed actions Must be prepared to travel to meet Mentor for mentoring sessions and take ownership of arranging meetings, time and location, ensuring your mentors expectations are met Be prepared and open to receiving insight and feedback about yourself Submit the Mentee Application Form by 31 March 2011 If you are accepted into the program after applying by 28 February 2011, there will be an earlybird registration fee of $795 including GST. Applying after 1 March means the registration fee is $895. There are no refunds. This investment includes a place at the Self Development Workshop, during which you gain insights into your working style. Commit to attend four workshops (these are compulsory): 1. Program Launch: Monday 16 May 2011 5:30-9:00pm 2. Self Development Workshop: Saturday 28 May 2011 8:30-6:00pm 3. Mid program review: Wednesday 14 September 2011 6:30-7:30pm 4. Wrap up/celebration: Monday 28 November 2011 6:00-9:00pm.

What do you get out of it?

Page last updated 8 March, 2011