Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine March 2015 | Page 28

7 . WOMEN IN GLOBAL BUSINESS PROGRAM
6 . WOMEN ’ S ENTREPRENEUR NETWORK
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There is now a good alumni group of the women who are connected through the opportunities that the CEW gave them and I hope the cascading effect of that is that in their lives they ’ ll reach out for other women and help them ,” says Wendy McCarthy , founding member . With skilled members came increased resources , which now include a Talent Development Program and the CEO Kit .
As of last year , membership was around 300 . At the same time as building the scholarships program , the organisation is becoming more externally focused , to reflect the fact that advocacy for gender balance and greater participation of women at all levels is still much needed in Australia today .
The program provides information and resources , support , advocacy , connection and communication services to support Australian business women to engage in international trade and investment . WIGB works closely with stakeholders and the private sector partnerships to deliver the program ’ s services and addresses the barriers women face in doing international business . These services include a mentoring program , skills and capacity building , workshops and events , research into the barriers and motivations of women as they engage with international markets , inbound and outbound missions , information and connection and advocacy on the domestic and international stage .
7 . WOMEN IN GLOBAL BUSINESS PROGRAM
The Women in Global Business program is a joint initiative of the Australian , State and Territory Governments , supported by Austrade . The objective is to increase female participation in international trade and investment delivering increased economic benefit and job creation through greater diversity .
6 . WOMEN ’ S ENTREPRENEUR NETWORK
Dell Australia ’ s Women Powering Business organisation is offered through the company ’ s Women ’ s Entrepreneur Network .
28 March 2015