Empowering Women - Return To Work Pathways Program Comes To Young

A three-day program will begin in Young on May 2 after successful runs in Goulburn, Batemans Bay and Merimbula.

The Empowering Women - Return to Work Pathways program includes workshops and individual mentoring sessions to support women living in regional NSW.

It consists of three workshops focused on developing self-confidence, identifying training and work goals, learning about applying for jobs and job interviews and connecting women with support services in their local area.

Shirley from Batemans Bay who attended this program last year said what attracted her to the program was just about everything, how to write a resume, help with developing interview skills, having a mentor to talk to, meeting like-minded women in the workshops and accessing a local support network.

“The mindfulness instruction helped me with breathing exercises that I used on the way to the job interview,” Shirley said.

“I felt really empowered by the program.

“I felt like I could do this.

“I had a job interview after the first workshop, and I got the job.”

Director and Founder of Empowered Collective Deborah Fulton said women from different walks of life participated in the program.

“Whether it is a New Year resolution to secure a permanent job or women just need motivation to upscale their interview skills, this free program has helped many women to enter or re-enter employment,” Deborah said.

The program includes a free makeup kit and tips from a Makeup Artist as well as Vinnies store vouchers for a work-ready wardrobe.

It also assists women by breaking down some of the barriers to attending the workshops, by providing support with the cost of childcare, respite care and travel costs.

“One of the highlights of this program is our individual mentoring sessions that provide women with the opportunity to develop their individual job seeking skills based on their strengths and vulnerabilities,” Deborah said.

This program is delivered by Empowered Collective in partnership with the St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn and is funded by the NSW Government through Women NSW.

Contact the Empowered Collective team at 0491 015 595, email women@empoweredco.com.au or visit www.empoweredco.com.au to find out more and discuss your eligibility.

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