Connect...Share...Aspire!
AWB is a society where girl bosses come together to build networks with industry leading businesses and most importantly lasting friendships with likeminded females of the future!
Whether you are going to be taking up a Year in Industry or a Graduate role, you will be wondering what lies ahead of you in the world of work. What do you expect? What will the job be like? How do you overcome the challenges women face in business today?
We provide a platform to bring together and empower Aston students, equipping you with the tools, networks and insights to get ahead. Our events will give you the opportunity to:
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Connect with experienced professionals in today’s leading businesses.
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Share career journeys, industry knowledge and top tips.
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Aspire to a successful future.
Sponsorships
Over the years we have partnered with many prominent employers such as EY, Morgan Stanley, Accenture, Danone, Deloitte, Enterprise Rent a Car, Capgemini, Bank of England, Shell, HSBC, IBM, Microsoft, L'Oreal to host events such as Employability workshops, Women Empowerment sessions and Insight days and Training.
We are currently working with several companies for sponsorship in the 2021/22 academic year - keep an eye on our socials for sponsorhsip announcements!
History
Aston Women in Business was founded in 2014 by Aston Student Sharena Sivlal with the aim of raising awareness about the challenges we as women face in the professional world, and also to allow women at Aston to socialise and build networks - not only with other students but also with potential businesses and future employers.
Sharena at the 2020 International Womens Day Ball
Membership
Upon joining the club, each member will have access to all of our upcoming events, our Whatsapp group chat and many opportunities to network!
Committee
Events and socials
We hope that through our events you will pick up some useful tips and tricks to apply for schemes whether it’s for your placement year, graduate roles or summer internships; and that by attending our socials you will meet likeminded girls and make friends for life!
Previous events and socials...
Self Defence workshop with Tae Kwon Do Club
Cocktail making social
Womens Conference held by LSE Women In Business Society
Grad Recruitment Fair at NEC
Society Collaborations: Aston Bright Futures
@codefirstgirls opportunity
We have also previously held CV workshops, had Movie Night socials, Club Nights and much more…
Make sure you follow our Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn @astonwomeninbusiness to keep up to date with our latest events. We’re hoping to get some really fun socials going as soon as possible to make up for lost time last year due to Covid 19.
We also have the event of the year...Our International Women’s Day ball!
This is a very exciting event and something we plan from the very start of term - so definitely something not to be missed. It’s the perfect excuse to dress up to the nines, have a sit down 3 course meal, snap some insta-worthy pics with your besties, network with businesses, listen to inspirational women's speeches and so much more!
2019/20 Committee at 2020 International Womens Day Ball
We hope our page has been helpful for you to get to know us and what we're about.
Any further questions dont hesitate to contact us through instagram, facebook, email or join our whatsapp group through this link or scan the QR code:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KZVPH9zCgNN7VxBXDsfz5E
We can't wait to meet you all and expand the AWB family even further!!!
Lots of Love,
All of the girls at AWB xxx
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