WOMEN IN HIRE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
A first for our industry the Women in Hire Development Program started at our annual convention back in 2018.
The Women in Hire Development Program is designed to give women opportunities to develop professional skills and goals, personal development, and build a lasting supportive network with others within our industry.
Mentees are partnered with Mentors and lead through facilitated sessions focused on the Women in Hire 5 Crucial Conversations.
Be Ready: Undertaken self-evaluation and has identify strengths and the behaviours that may hold you back
Be Brave: The commitment to set goals and establish new habits
Be Curious: The curiosity to expand and broaden knowledge and perspective
Be Daring: The enthusiasm to step outside the comfort zone and explore opportunities, such as networking, industry events and joining HRIA/EWPA committees
Beyond: The passion for advocacy and the celebration of success for other women in the industry
Focusing on building confidence and catering to individual needs of each participant, the Women in Hire Development Program is an investment in your future and the future of our industry. You will gain access to independent and objective perspectives from industry leaders, building confidence in dealing with colleagues, managers and others in the industry, improve your networking and communication skills and more.
HRIA Women in Hire Development Program is provided exclusive to HRIA Members at a heavily subsidised cost.
Applications for the 2026 – 2027 program are now closed
To apply for the program please click ‘For Members’ below. Applications recieved after July 20 will be considered for next years intake.
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Hear from some of our past mentees
Participant Testimonials
The program has certainly impacted my personal as well and professional life in a positive light.
Participating in the program was life changing! Thank you for allowing me the opportunity.
I’m missing the monthly catch ups but loved every minute of the program.
I now feel like I can have a career, and am excited about having a career in this industry – I didn’t think this was possible a year ago. Now I have a clear idea of what I want to do in the future.
It allowed me to take time out of my work day-to-day to focus and invest on myself. The program gave me time to connect and network with other likeminded women in the industry.
If you dont feel uncomfortable you are not learning. You need to lean into the discomfort and acknowledge that it is helping you grow. Before the program I was lacking self-confidence but now I feel more confident and I am definately more comfortable in myself.
Thank you to our 2026 / 2027 Program Supporters and Host Companies
