FEMTEC – Empower – Connect – Inspire
Training - Coaching - Exclusive business contacts
Are you passionate about technology and want to help shape the future of a renowned German company or are you aiming for a career in science? Femtec's Career-Building Program prepares you for future leadership roles in business and/or science and is dedicated to individual career planning.
You can download the flyer here.
Career-Building Programs
In three schools that build on each other, you can learn important building blocks for your management career during your studies, such as
- Career planning and advice (coaching and mentoring)
- Excursions and personal company contacts
- Workshops on communication, leadership and management skills
- Project and innovation management as part of an innovation workshop
- Arrangement of internships and final theses
- Exchange in a nationwide network of women with a passion for technology
Requirements for a successful application
- Enrollment at TU Dresden or another Femtec partner university for at least 1 more year to ensure that you can successfully complete the program during your studies.
- The language of instruction in the schools is English, therefore a sufficient knowledge of English is mandatory. A good knowledge of German is required.
- The teaching location is Berlin. All three schools must be completed by the program participants. Travel and accommodation costs can usually be reimbursed/subsidized by the equal opportunities offices of the faculties.
- The Femtec Career-Building Program is aimed exclusively at women from the fields of computer science, engineering and natural sciences. You can find all participating subjects at the TUD by clicking on the arrow:
Applications are possible in the following study phases:
- Diploma degree programs: 7th to 8th semester
- Master's degree programs: 1st and 2nd semester
Personal suitability for the Femtec Career-Building Program
- You would like to plan your career entry and your career in a targeted manner and deepen important key skills.
- Interest in exchanging ideas with other female high potentials from the STEM sector
- You have a high level of motivation, commitment and willingness to perform and aspire to a leadership position.
- You work in a solution-oriented manner, have team spirit, a willingness to take responsibility and a creative drive.
- You want to contribute your talents and ideas to a renowned network.
Are you interested in the Career Building Program? Then you are welcome to apply!
Application period | Spring 2025 |
Online application | probably fall 2025, information will follow |
Information event with individual application tips |
tbd |
Assessment center (selection day) | expected fall 2025, information to follow |
Program duration |
March 2026 to March 2027 |
For further information on the FEMTEC Career-Building Program and advice on the application and selection process, please contact our project coordinator.

Staff Member
NameMs Mandy Gedicke M.Sc.
ESF-Project STUDY SMART