Fifteen women have successfully concluded the second cohort of KPMG Fiji’s ‘It’s Her Future’ program, a two-day training initiative aimed at introducing women to careers in technology, a field where female representation remains low. KPMG Fiji Managing Partner, Lisa Apted, expressed excitement about hosting these sessions for young women eager to see themselves in technology roles.
“This is the second year we’ve held the program, and it has been very successful for us. It opens doors for women in a traditionally male-dominated field,” Apted highlighted in a recent media statement. The program featured a range of engaging activities including mock interviews, debates, and discussions with role models, which were well-received by participants.
Fiona Glaskin, KPMG Australia’s technology lead and program facilitator, noted that the high level of participant engagement reflected their interest and enthusiasm for technology careers. She emphasized the evolution of the program based on feedback from previous cohorts, specifically mentioning the return of past participants who now work with KPMG to inspire current attendees.
The participants included final-year university students such as Shreshtha Sharma, Ilisabeta Vitukawalu, Tanya Molia, Cheyennce Godson, and Sisilia Singh. They expressed their gratitude for the program, describing the experience as “eye-opening” and stating they plan to leverage their newfound knowledge in their future technology careers.
This year’s program continues KPMG’s commitment to enhancing gender diversity in the tech sector, where women currently occupy only 25% of technical roles. KPMG’s proactive initiatives, which include mentorship opportunities and skills training, represent a significant step toward changing the industry’s landscape for future generations. The success of the program not only benefits KPMG but serves as a model for empowering women in technology, suggesting a more equitable future in the tech industry is on the horizon.
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