Students selected to attend the 2016 UBS Young Women’s Leadership Academy
Sydney – 29 March 2016 – Fifty Year 11 high school students were selected to attend the annual prestigious UBS Young Women's Leadership Academy recognising their leadership potential and individual achievements.
Students were selected from public high schools across ACT, NSW and Victoria, for a week long, fully subsidised residential program at Women's College, University of Sydney. The academy offers emerging female leaders the unique opportunity to build their confidence, leadership skills and business knowledge as well as raising awareness of rising social issues.
Kaitlyn Souksamlane attended the academy in 2006 and now works for UBS in the Investment Bank’s Debt Capital Markets team. She says the academy was her first introduction to valuable leadership skills which she has been able to apply throughout her career. “I am thankful for the chance to be involved and for the opportunities it provided. Hearing admired female leaders share their experiences helped demonstrate the possibilities available to pursue.”
Matthew Grounds, UBS Chief Executive Officer Australasia said, "The academy, now in its 14th year has provided more than 700 young aspiring female leaders new experiences, knowledge and inspiration to enact real change within their communities. I am proud of this initiative that continues to lay the foundation for the next generation of female leaders".
During the week, students heard from a diverse group of contemporary female leaders including the 2016 Australian of the Year Local Hero, Dr Cath Keenan from Sydney Story Factory, Suzy Green from The Positivity Institute and Dr Amanda Bell from Women's College. The students were treated to a tour of the Art Gallery of NSW and networking events at the UBS offices.
The Academy was held from Monday 11 April to Friday 15 April.
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Jane Clapcott UBS Australasia +612 9324 3286 (M) 0409 837 484
Alison Agius UBS Australasia +612 9324 3453 (M) 0414 507 710
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