The Free 7-Day StepUp,
STEMUp Challenge

Mentorship for Women in STEM Woman in STEM Career Accelerator Program

Hello, STEM Sister.

Welcome to the 7-Day StepUp, STEMUp Challenge, a space designed to help you take intentional steps toward your next big opportunity.

Whether you are building your confidence, refreshing your LinkedIn, improving your CV, expanding your network, searching for opportunities, or learning how to position yourself more strategically, you do not have to figure it all out alone.

Over seven days, you will take one practical career action each day, connect with other women in STEM, and build the tools, visibility, and confidence to show up more intentionally in your career.

Come ready to learn. Come ready to take action. Leave better positioned for what is next.

Step Up. STEM Up. Your next opportunity starts here.

Your 7-Day Journey

Day 1

Know Your Value Assessment

Before you position yourself for an opportunity, you need to know what you bring to it.

Day 2

LinkedIn Glow-Up

Refresh your profile, strengthen your positioning and make it easier for recruiters, collaborators and industry professionals to understand exactly what you do.

Day 3

CV Rescue

Review, refine and reposition your CV so it communicates your achievements, skills and potential clearly.

Day 4

Network Your Way In

Learn how to build genuine professional relationships, reach out with confidence and grow a network that goes beyond collecting LinkedIn connections.

Day 5

Find the Opportunities

Learn how to identify roles, programs, scholarships, mentorships, events and career-building opportunities that align with where you want to go.

Day 6

Become Visible

Learn how to talk about your achievements, share your expertise and intentionally build professional visibility without feeling like you’re bragging.

Day 7

Position Yourself

Create your next-step career positioning plan and decide how you want to show up moving forward.

Day 8

Sisters in STEM Hangout

Seven days later, we come back together to celebrate the progress, lessons, connections and wins made throughout the challenge.

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Who Should Join?

This challenge is for you if you’re:

  • A STEM student thinking about internships or your first career move
  • A recent graduate trying to break into your industry
  • An early-career STEM professional ready for something bigger
  • Looking for internships, jobs, scholarships, mentorship or professional opportunities
  • Trying to build a stronger STEM network
  • Ready to become more intentional about your career

Upcoming Sessions

October, 2026

01 - 08

December, 2026

01 - 08

February, 2027

01 - 08

Dates are subject to change.

Questions you might have before applying.

Who is the challenge for?

The 7-Day StepUp, STEMUp Challenge is designed for STEM students, recent graduates, and early-career women who want to become more intentional about their career growth.

A new challenge will be shared with you each day through our private WhatsApp group and email. You can complete each activity at a time that works for you.

No. There are no daily live sessions. The challenge is designed to be flexible and easy to fit around school, work, and life.

Is there a fee to join?

No! The 7-Day Challenge is a free program.

Most challenges can be completed in about 20–30 minutes, although you can spend more time on them if you want to go deeper.

We will come together for a live closing session to connect, reflect on the week, celebrate progress, and talk about how to keep the momentum going.

No. You can join even if this is your first Sisters in STEM experience. The challenge is also a great way to meet the community and stay connected after the seven days.

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LaunchHer Mentorship

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Join the Sisterhood

You do not have to navigate your STEM journey alone.

Whether you need clarity, confidence, mentorship, or support, we’re here to help you grow with direction and purpose.