If you’ve ever thought, “STEMM sounds cool, but is it really for me?” - WellingtonNZ is here to say a loud yes. WellingtonNZ is the region’s economic development agency. It is our job to grow prosperity, vibrancy, and wellbeing across the Wellington region. Everything we do is aimed at making Wellington an exceptional place to live, visit, study, work, do business, and invest in. With its workforce development hat on, WellingtonNZ has been supporting Innovative Young Minds

A dedicated student with a love for all things science, Fathima Zahraa (17), has a tough decision to make. Should she pursue a career in optometry, dentistry or pharmacy? “It’s a hard decision to make,” the Year 13 Naenae College student says. “And I’m a little undecided. “I’m leaning towards optometry, but …” Fathima’s family emigrated to New Zealand from South Africa two-and-a-half years ago. But her interest in the STEMM sector was piqued in primary school. “I’ve been fa

The future needs more brilliant young women.  And every year, IYM helps young female secondary school students discover their passion for science, tech, engineering, maths and manufacturing. But many can only take part because someone like you made it possible.   We rely on donors to keep our programmes accessible and affordable for enterprising young women across New Zealand.   Your donation is the difference between a dream and a pathway.  If you believe in talented young w