Supporting the next
generation of leadership

SURGE is our internal mentorship program designed to support and empower talented women across the firm. Built around community, technical development, and advocacy, the program creates confidence, leadership capabilities, and meaningful growth.

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE

A six-session growth journey

Across six sessions, participants explore their career paths, build confidence in their strengths, and clarify the direction they want to grow both professionally and personally.

Reflection

Reflecting on your career journey

Confidence

Building confidence in your strengths

Leadership

Developing leadership mindset

Communication

Strengthening communication skills

Growth

Planning professional growth

Future direction

Defining your future direction

Why SURGE exists

Supporting women in engineering to grow into confident leaders

Engineering thrives when diverse voices lead. SURGE was created to ensure women across SMP have the support, mentorship, and leadership opportunities needed to grow their careers with confidence.

The program builds a space where experience is shared, leadership skills are developed, and future leaders are empowered to step forward.

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