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MentoringF2F (MF2F)

9-month mentoring program matching female STEM students with experienced mentors from international companies to develop skills, build confidence, and plan careers.

Who is it for?

Female STEM students and women mentors

About the program

Mentoring F2F (Female 2 Female) is run by the F2F Foundation with a mission to reduce gender gaps in the exact sciences and support women at the start of their professional careers. The program provides individual support, access to the experience of mentors working in international companies, and opportunities to expand professional networks within the STEM community.

What the program offers

A 9-month mentoring program pairing female students in technical fields with experienced mentors;
Support for building confidence, developing competencies, and deliberate career planning;
Access to knowledge, practical advice, and an international network of contacts;
Materials and tools to support the mentor–mentee pair, provided in part via a technology platform;
Opportunities to take part in industry events and meetings that broaden perspectives and networks.

Main elements and activities

Individual mentoring — regular meetings between mentor and mentee focused on development goals;
"Kobiety Rakiety" conference — an annual event serving as the program finale and a space for exchanging experiences and networking;
Networking meetings and mentor participation in industry events, which foster lasting professional relationships.

For whom

The program is aimed at female students of scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical, and computer science fields, and at experienced women with technical education or professional practice in STEM who wish to act as mentors.

Partners and support

Mentiway – a technology partner supporting communication, meeting planning, and monitoring the progress of mentoring pairs;
Norman Benett Group – a substantive partner strengthening the program's standards and methodology.

Results and recognition

The program has been run in multiple editions; hundreds of mentees and mentors have participated and an extensive networking community has formed;
The foundation and program have received distinctions for the quality and standards of their mentoring.

Values

Sisterhood – building a supportive community of women in STEM;
Relationships – long-term connections based on trust and shared experience;
Support and experience – practical guidance from women active in exact sciences and technical fields.

The program combines skills development with network building and is intended for those seeking practical support when entering or advancing in the STEM environment.