Bringing together female thinkers for greater impact: Applications open for Women in Tech cohort of Apple Foundation Program

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Bringing together female thinkers for greater impact: Applications open for Women in Tech cohort of Apple Foundation Program

The Apple Foundation Program at RMIT provides a supportive environment for learners to build technical skills and confidence, connect with experts, and unlock future opportunities in technology.

Applications are now open for the Apple Foundation Program’s Women in Tech cohort, which will run for three weeks from 8 – 24 April and is open to women and individuals of diverse gender identities who are studying, have studied or work at RMIT.

Less than 30% of Australia’s technology workforce is made up of women, so it is important that women and gender diverse people have access to safe and supportive spaces where they can test and learn new skills in technology.

Women in Tech alumnus Sasha Nazareth said the program, in which learners solve a real-world challenge using Apple technology, opened her eyes to a career in the sector.

“I thought app development was just about coding, but when I joined the program, I realised it is about design, teamwork, and it was also so much fun.”

Fellow program alumnus Gwyneth Chua, who was new to app development when she joined the program, said the program provided an inclusive community for her to try new things.

“It's about being in a safe space filled with women from diverse backgrounds – some technical and some not technical, like myself. We all celebrated each other's successes, learned from each other, and collaborated to achieve the best outcomes possible.”

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2025 Apple Foundation Program cohort

About the program

The Apple Foundation Program is a fully subsidised program that introduces you to a highly sought-after transferable skill set in the industry of iOS app development.

Over the three weeks of the Women in Tech cohort, you will work in teams to conceptualise, design and pitch an app prototype idea that aims to solve a challenge related to women’s health.

Collaborating with mentors, peers and industry experts, you will learn about the Apple ecosystem and gain fundamental technical capabilities in the programming language Swift, as well as grow your confidence and presentation skills.

Some of our previous Apple Foundation Program participants have gone on to publish apps on the App Store and participate in further study with Apple around the world.

Benefits of participating:

Learn from technical and design experts in app development
Gain skills that will benefit you in the workplace or in further study or training
Add an experience that stands out on your resume
Make an impact by helping solve a real-world women’s health challenge
Access future opportunities – find out more about the minor offered by RMIT’s Hub for Apple Platform Innovation (HAPI) and other immersive learning experiences at the Apple Developer Academy in Bali.

If you’re ready to grow your skills, expand your network and be part of a community shaping the future of technology – apply today!

Applications close Friday 13 March. All women and gender diverse RMIT students, alumni and staff are eligible to apply, but you must be able to commit to attending every day of the program, from 8 – 24 April inclusive.

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