Women in AI & Tech Pathways

A Career and Entrepreneurship Program
for Women

Program Purpose

The Women in AI & Tech Pathways program supports women to access, transition into, or build businesses in AI enabled and technology driven fields. The program focuses on practical skills, economic security, ethical use of AI, and long term career and business sustainability.

This program responds to the growing role of AI across sectors and the need to ensure women are not excluded from emerging economic opportunities.

Program Length and Format

  • 26 weeks

  • Hybrid delivery (virtual and in person options)

Two pathways

  • Career Pathway

  • Entrepreneurship Pathway

Entrepreneurship Pathways

  • 20–30 participants

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Cohort Size

Participants will:

  • Build foundational AI literacy and confidence

  • Apply AI tools ethically and effectively in work or business

  • Develop a career transition plan or AI enabled business model

  • Create a portfolio, project, or service offer

  • Strengthen income security and long term economic prospects

2

Program Outcomes

  • Core Curriculum

  • All participants complete the core curriculum together.

3

Program Structure

    • What AI is and how it is used across sectors

    • Opportunities and risks for women in the world of work

    • Responsible and ethical AI use

    • Understanding data, automation, and algorithms

    • Bias, equity, and accountability in AI systems

    • Privacy, consent, and workplace rights

    • Using AI to improve efficiency in work and business

    • Practical demonstrations and hands-on use

    • Developing safe and effective workflows

    • AI enabled roles across industries

    • Identifying transferable skills

    • Labour market trends and pathways

    • Pricing, compensation, and income models

    • Using AI for budgeting, forecasting, and planning

    • Long term economic resilience

    • Mental health in tech enabled environments

    • Managing workload, boundaries, and burnout

    • Designing sustainable careers and businesses

  • Item description

Core Curriculum