Empowering Women in STEM: Femtec Scholars Visit Telekom Headquarters

Supporting Women in STEM: Telekom Hosts Femtec Scholarship Recipients

Twenty talented female STEM students, part of the prestigious Femtec Career Building Program, recently had the opportunity to visit Deutsche Telekom’s headquarters in Bonn. The visit included an insightful day of networking and learning, with a particular focus on innovation, career opportunities, and exchanging ideas with Telekom experts. Through the interactive World Café, scholarship holders engaged with female professionals from Telekom to discuss various topics, including artificial intelligence, strategy, networks, and sustainability.

The sessions were also a platform for personal interaction, where experts shared their career journeys within Telekom. They discussed how they started at the company, the challenges they overcame, and the diverse development opportunities available within the organization. This exchange not only inspired but also emphasized Telekom’s commitment to fostering female talent in the STEM sector.

Inside Telekom’s Cyber Defense Center: Insights Into Cybersecurity

A pivotal highlight of the visit was the afternoon tour of Telekom’s state-of-the-art Cyber Defense Center. Here, Femtec students explored the cutting-edge technologies and methods Telekom employs to protect its infrastructure and safeguard customer data against cyber threats. The visit was an eye-opener to the pressing importance of cybersecurity, as the students interacted directly with security professionals and learned about innovative solutions that address ever-evolving cyber challenges.

These firsthand experiences provided a glimpse into how Deutsche Telekom is proactively tackling global cybersecurity issues, making it clear that the company is at the forefront of technological defense. For the scholarship holders, the center served as an exciting example of how expertise in STEM fields can play a role in solving real-world problems.

Telekom’s Commitment to Female Talent in STEM

Deutsche Telekom has demonstrated a long-standing partnership with the Femtec Career Building Program, an internationally recognized initiative designed to prepare young women for careers in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology. With a program that spans over one and a half years, Femtec supports its participants through scholarships, mentoring, and exposure to practical industry insights.

Each year, approximately 100 scholarship holders benefit from this program, and many of them leverage the opportunities presented by Telekom, from internships to trainee roles. Telekom aims to champion gender equality in STEM fields, ensuring women have a fair representation in shaping the future of technology and innovation.

The visit to Telekom headquarters underscored the company’s role as a forward-thinking and inclusive employer. Whether through networking, knowledge exchange, or showcasing cutting-edge work environments, Telekom is positioning itself as a top choice for STEM graduates seeking rewarding and impactful careers.