About the Ant International x Halogen Mentoring Programme

In collaboration with Ant International, this is a six-month mentoring programme specially designed for female polytechnic and university students aged 17 to 25, who are studying in tech-related fields, or those interested in pursuing a career in tech.

Participants will be matched one-on-one with mentors from Ant International and guided through regular conversations focused on personal discovery, career navigation, skill set development, and early career preparation. These conversations are designed to help you understand your strengths, interests, and how careers in tech take shape in practice.

As part of the programme, participants will also take part in a hackathon where they will work on solutions to real-world problems in the age of AI, applying what they have learnt throughout the journey.

The journey kicks off with an in-person launch where mentors and mentees meet, exchange contacts, and set expectations. Throughout the journey, participants are supported with preparatory workshops, conversation guides, and light-touch check-ins to keep sessions focused and consistent.

Programme Details

• Mentorship preparatory workshop: [coming soon]
• Mentorship kick-off: Week of 3 August [coming soon]
• Midpoint check-in: [coming soon]
• Closing: [coming soon]
• Registration deadline: Friday, 12 June 2026

What's In It For You

• One-on-one mentorship with experts from Ant International
  • Gain direct access to highly-skilled professionals who can provide valuable insights, perspectives, and experiences into their career journeys in the industry and what it takes to enter them.
• A space to clarify your goals and direction
  • Use structured conversations to reflect on your strengths, interests, and next steps into your future career pathway.
• Participate in a hackathon where winners stand a change for internship opportunities with Ant International
  • Work on solving problems in the age of artificial intelligence (AI), with the opportunity for top participants to be considered for internship opportunities with Ant International.
• Opportunity to build professional connections in the tech industry early
  • Start developing relationships with industry professionals while you're still in school.
• On-site experiences at Ant International's Asia-Pacific Headquarters
  • Visit the office in person and get a closer look at a professional work environment in this industry.
• Have a mentoring experience where the hard parts are already figured out
  • Focus on getting value from each session, instead of sourcing your own mentor, planning conversations from scratch, or managing logistics. Halogen supports you through mentor matching, conversation guides, and structured touchpoints throughout the journey.

More about Ant International

Ant International is a global fintech company and the force behind platforms such as Alipay. Operating in over 50 countries, the company focuses on digital payments and financial inclusion through large-scale AI and cloud technologies. Ant International also partners with global organisations such as the Argentine National Football Team.

Through this programme, participants will gain exposure to professionals working in fintech and better understand how careers in this space develop.

Only 50 slots available - sign up today if you are a female polytechnic or university student interested in exploring or building a career in tech!

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