1. ABSA GROUP PIONEERING YOUNG WOMEN CONFERENCE 2013

2. For the third consecutive year, Investsoc has partnering up with ABSA to host on of the greatest university women conferences in the country.

3. What is PYWC? The Pioneering Young Women Conference is focused on bridging the gap between tertiary education and the work place. It focuses on development of such skills as strategic thinking, negotiation, self motivation and inter-personal skills.

4. Overall, the delegates leave the conference feeling inspired and equipped as a result of their interaction with inspirational entrepreneurs, successful leaders and business achievers.

5. Who should apply? Female students in their penultimate, final or postgraduate years of study, from all faculties; Good academic results Evidence of interest in leadership and socio-economic issues beyond the classroom.

6. What activities to expect

7. Panel discussions

8. Workshops

9. Interactive activities that allow you to showcase your skills and talents

10. Speeches

11. And because every young woman deserves to be wined and dined…. Cocktail evenings

12. Fine Dining

13. And One Lavish Ball to conclude

14. When and Where will this awesomeness take place? 1 st - 5 th of July Radison Blu Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg

15. How can you get in on the action? Step 1: The application will open on Monday 29 th April 2013 and the details will be made available to you via Facebook, Vula and Twitter.

16. Step 2: Fill out the application online by logging on: http://www.absa.co.za/Absacoza/About- Absa/Careers/Graduates Type the Pioneering Young Women Conference in the search bar Make sure all relevant documents are all attached. Application close: 15 May 2013

17. Step 3: Successful candidates will hear back and undergo a telophonic interviewing process with members of the ABSA Group Committee. Then... 24 will be chosen Simple enough…

18. To keep in touch with the awesomeness…. Like us on Facebook : ABSA Group PYWC 2013 Or follow us on twitter: @ABSA_PYWC13