The Women's Organisation

How to Pitch Perfect
2022-12-01 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
In this hands-on workshop you will be learning how to deliver your perfect pitch, and also gaining ideas and confidence with like-minded bus

The session will cover;
• What should an elevator pitch consist of.
• Write your own pitch and develop ideas with your peers.
• Confidence techniques for talking in front of an audience
• Opportunity to practice your pitch
*Tickets will close on the 24th of November at 9am.

Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.

Digital Marketing - Level 3
2022-11-29 17:30 - 2022-12-06 20:30
The session will help you focus on developing a clear aim, identify a target audience and selecting the best platform to reach them.

This 2-part level 3 accredited training course will help you bring your Digital Marketing skills to the next level.
About this training:
The session will help you focus on developing a clear aim, identifying a target audience, and selecting the best social media platform to reach them.
– Create a campaign with content to attract attention
– Who can help the business promote the campaign
– How to measure the success of the campaign
– The campaign plans will focus on campaigns to raise awareness
– Promote a service or raise funds
*NB* The training will take place over 2 sessions online on Tuesday 29th November & Tuesday 6th December, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Tuesday 22nd October at 1 pm

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2022-11-28 11:00 - 12:00
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Monday 21st November at 9am.

An Introduction To PR
2022-11-23 14:00 - 15:30 | The Women’s Organisation, 54 St James St, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
In this session, you will learn why PR is important for your business and how to pinpoint opportunities for media engagement & coverage.

A﻿re you looking to get more PR for your business? Do you want to get an expert’s insight into getting coverage for your business, product, or service?
An introduction to PR with Niamh Mercer from PLMR will show you why PR is important for your business and how to pinpoint opportunities for media engagement & coverage.
The session will include:
• An introduction to PR
• What stories does your business have to tell?
• Top tips for successful media engagement
• Q&A
G﻿uest Speaker – Niah Mercer
Niamh Mercer is the Deputy Leader of PLMR’s PR & Corporate Communications team and leads PLMR’s Liverpool City Region outreach.
Niamh has a track record of designing and implementing PR and reputation management strategies that deliver for her client’s business objectives, at the national, regional, and local levels. She has fostered positive relationships with journalists across several sectors and works closely with clients to pinpoint opportunities for media engagement, regularly securing strategically valuable coverage.

Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111.
Eligibility:
Led by The Women’s Organisation this event is part of our business support programme, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund which offers FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region or Greater Manchester.
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
For more information please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Wednesday 16th November at 1 pm

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2022-11-22 16:30 - 17:30
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Tuesday 15th November at 9am.

Building Online Content: Blogging and Vlogging
2022-11-21 10:30 - 13:30 | The Women’s Organisation, 54 St James St, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Join our interactive session hosted by hi-impact media and discover the tricks of the trade when it comes to blogging and vlogging!

Join our interactive session hosted by hi-impact media and discover the tricks of the trade when it comes to blogging & vlogging!
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111.
Led by The Women’s Organisation this event is part of our business support programme, part-funded by European Regional Development Fund which offers FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region or Greater Manchester.
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
For more information please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Tuesday 16th November at 9am.

Guest Speaker Information:
hi Impact Media – Dionne and Georgia have been working with hi-impact for a number of years as Head of Marketing and Head of Media. In their respective roles, they have supported global brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Twickenham Stadium, Nuffield Health, Liverpool FC and more, with their media and marketing services.
The team are very passionate about taking the skills they have developed over many years, and sharing this through training new businesses and clients to get the springboard they need to launch their careers. They have worked with many start-ups one-to-one, as well as delivering group seminars, workshops and training and are looking forward to supporting you to kick-start your business.

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2022-11-18 11:00 - 12:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Friday 11th October at 9 am.

Stepping into Management - Level 2
2022-11-18 10:00 - 2022-12-02 12:00
Perhaps you are mentoring new staff, supervising volunteers or just about to line-manage a team?

This three part accredited training programme will help you in taking your first steps into a management role. Are you taking your first steps into a management role?
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!
About this training:
Perhaps you are mentoring new staff, supervising volunteers or just about to line-manage a team?
This course runs over three sessions helping you identify your skills and strengths and looking at the common do’s and don’ts of leadership and management.
What kind of a leader are you?
How can you motivate your team?
How do you deal with challenges?
Develop confidence in yourself and become more assertive.
No more imposter syndrome – you can be a good manager after taking this course!
*NB* The training will take place over 3 sessions online on Friday 18th November, Friday 25th November & Friday 2nd December, 10am – 12pm.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Friday 11th November at 9am.

Setting Business Goals - Level 2
2022-11-17 10:00 - 13:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
You’ve got your business idea or you’ve set your business up. Next you have to decide what are your short and long term goals.

You’ve got your business idea or you’ve set your business up. Next you have to decide what are your short and long term goals and how you will achieve them. Come along to this 3-part accredited course to bring your business to the next step!
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!
About this training
The interactive course will be two 3 hour sessions covering:
– What are business goals?
– Tips for setting business goals
– Short and long term business goals
– Using SWOT to measure your business health
– Use SMART method to set business goals
The course will help clients to identify the goals and objectives to develop your business.
*NB* The training will take place over 2 sessions in person on Thursday 17th, Thursday 24th November, 10am – 1pm.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Thursday 10th November at 9am.

Build a Social Media Strategy
2022-11-15 10:00 - 12:00
A more in-depth look at social media for your business and how to boost your online profile.

A more in-depth look at social media for your business and how to boost your online profile.
If you’re looking to step up the online marketing for your business, this is the course for you!
Through this informative course, you will:
– Have a good understanding of all the social media platforms
– Defining your purpose and brand identity
– Start building and organising a social media strategy to help you create a strong presence and raise your online profile
– Learn tips and tricks to boost your online marketing; like developing content, tracking and monitoring your online impact and how to target your audience
The event will take place on zoom. Please register via Eventbrite and a zoom link and password will be sent to you before the event by email.
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund, our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility. For more information or to book, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111.
Please note, the tickets for this course will close Tuesday 8th November at 9 am.

B﻿usiness advisor Rhian will be leading this session.

Peer Networking Group for all Entrepreneurs
2022-11-14 10:30 - 12:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
It’s Global Entrepreneurs Week and we welcome all entrepreneurs to join us!

About this event.
No matter what industry you are in this peer networking session is for you!
Whether you are looking to set up a business or already have one, this peer session will give you the chance to network with like-minded business owners and talk with experts in your industry. You will have the opportunity to connect with others, share best practices and inspire each other to push your business to the next steps.
*Tickets will close on the 9th of November at 9am.

Virtual Drop-in Clinic
2022-11-10 10:00 - 13:00
This short drop-in clinic will offer you support for starting your business.

Thinking of starting a business?
Want to know how to get started?
Why not drop in to our virtual clinic and share your ideas with our Business Adviser Yan. She can help talk you through what you need to consider when setting up and to prepare yourself for running your own business.
Book on to discuss how to start your business!
*Multiple slots available when booking your tickets*
This drop in is offered as part of The Women’s Organisation’s wider programme of FREE business support. Our team will contact you to get you started on the programme.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Saturday 5th November at 9am

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2022-11-09 14:00 - 15:00
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Wednesday 2nd November at 9am.

Conflict Management
2022-11-07 10:30 - 12:30 | The Women’s Organisation, 54 St James St, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This session is designed to provide an overview of what conflict management involves and why it is important to deal with it effectively.

The Introduction to Conflict Management session is designed to provide an overview of what conflict management involves and why it is important to deal with it effectively, key skills, how to be effective when managing conflict, reviewing personal skills, and agreeing on a personal action plan.
This session will take place at 54 St James Street, L1 0AB on the 7th November, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration pack with you.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Tickets for this event will close on the 31st October at 9 am

Presentation Skills - Level 3
2022-11-02 13:00 - 2022-11-09 16:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
More information to come in due course.

More information to come in due course.
*NB* The training will take place over 2 sessions in person on Wednesday 2nd & 9th November, 1pm – 4pm.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Wednesday 26th October at 9am.

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2022-11-01 10:30 - 12:30 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Tuesday 25th October at 9 am.

Be A More Confident You Programme
2022-11-01 10:00 - 2022-11-29 16:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Join us for this 4-week programme that will help you find a new path, boost your confidence, recharge your resilience & take back control!

This 4-week programme has been created to support unemployed women in the Liverpool city region who want to boost their confidence, recharge their resilience and become the best versions of themselves!
The Be A More Confident You Programme gives you a strategy for developing confidence, assertiveness, and setting goals! In these sessions, you will learn about building a strong CV, employability and interview skills. ________________________
You will take part in a series of interactive workshops and sessions dedicated to building your skill and knowledge, here is what is included:
Building your confidence and positive mindset
In this session, you will learn to build and boost your confidence and self-esteem and pick up some tips and tricks to speak in public. The session will be engaging and give you the tools to break down negative thinking, learn more about yourself and be more positive. You will also come away feeling motivated, assertive, and ready for your next steps.
Recharging your Resilience
This relaxed session will give you the definition and importance of resilience. You will learn to bounce back from hardships and stresses of everyday life and build strategies to pick yourself up and move forward.
Setting your goals and building vision boards
In this workshop, you will be supported to identify and set some personal and/or professional goals. Setting these goals will help you build steps to get to where you want in life. You will also create a vision board to visually represent your stepping stones and achievable goals and also have some fun!
CV builder and interview skills
You will explore your strengths and experiences that can help build you a CV, and you will learn tips on styles and language to use that best suits you. The session will also cover what employers may be looking for and how you can prepare for your next job interview.
Transferable Skills Every Employer Wants with guest speaker Helen Simpson
You will be joined by industry expert Helen Simpson who has 35 years of experience in helping people develop the skills they need to find and keep jobs. In this interactive session, you will find out which skills employers are looking for, check your own skills, and make an action plan for improving the skills and abilities you already have.
WOW Women Awards
You will come together with your peers to look back on your journey through the programme, you will have identified what qualities and capabilities you have and BE A MORE CONFIDENT YOU in deciding where your future lies. You will also receive your certificate for embracing that you are a WOW Woman.
F﻿or those attending the course, we offer, 1-2-1 support, digital training and travel passes and there will be refreshments at all the sessions.
P﻿rogramme Facilitator: Jenny Ritson – Personal Development & Skills Facilitator

The training will take place over 6 sessions all in person at 54 St James Street. You will be sent all of the relevant information once you are officially enrolled!
Eligibility:
This programme is open to unemployed or economically inactive women in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – This programme is funded by European Social Fund so one of our team members will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Wednesday 26th October at 1 pm.

Digital Marketing - Level 3
2022-10-31 10:00 - 2022-11-14 12:00
The session will help you focus on developing a clear aim, identify a target audience and selecting the best platform to reach them.

This 3-part level 3 accredited training course will help you bring your Digital Marketing skills to the next level.
About this training:
The session will help you focus on developing a clear aim, identify a target audience and selecting the best social media platform to reach them.
– Create a campaign with content to attract attention
– Who can help the business promote the campaign
– How to measure success of the campaign
– The campaign plans will focus on campaigns to raise awareness
– Promote a service or raise funds
*NB* The training will take place over 3 sessions online on 31st October, 7th & 14th October, 10am – 12pm.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Monday 24th October at 9am.

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2022-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Wednesday 12th October at 9 am.

Branding your Business
2022-10-14 11:00 - 13:00 | 54 St James St, 54 St James St, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
“A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do the hard things well.” (Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon)
So, you’ve decided to start a business, you have the idea, perhaps even the name, but how do you build a brand? This is an interactive session, during which you can start to build your own brand blueprint.
This session will cover:
– Brand Identity
– Brand Essence
– Mission, Vision and Values
– Brand Personality
– Brand Blueprint
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or in Greater Manchester
Led by The Women’s Organisation this event is part of our business support programme, part-funded by European Regional Development Fund which offers FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region or Greater Manchester.
For more information please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Please note, tickets for this event will close on the 7th of October at 9am.

Session Lead – Sharon Silcock, Trending Events Consultancy
Introducing Sharon Silcock, a marketing professional with over 20 years of knowledge, skills and experience gained through working for some of the largest organisations in the North West including the Liverpool Daily Post & ECHO, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and Liverpool ONE.
In 2020, Sharon decided to change career course, bought a converted horsebox and created Carriages Mobile Café Bar with start-up support from the Wirral Enterprise Hub. She is now returning to her roots by offering marketing support to businesses through her new venture, Trending Events Consultancy.
Having been on the journey herself, Sharon is passionate about supporting business start-ups.

Finance Hub Drop-in Clinic
2022-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This short finance drop-in clinic will offer you financial support for starting your business.

On Friday 14th October, LCR Finance Hub will be hosting a drop in session at 54 St James Street, in partnership with The Women’s Organisation.
The LCR Finance Hub is a free independent access to finance and investment readiness service for SMEs in the Liverpool City Region wishing to access funding, with the aim of making the whole process less confusing.
If you’re looking for funding advice, come along on Friday 14th October (times tbc) for a chat with George Wright – Investment Manager and Finance Hub Lead within the LCR Finance Hub.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about the LCR Finance Hub drop them an email via lynsey.barnes@lcrfinancehub.co.uk
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Friday 7th October at 9am

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2022-10-13 12:00 - 13:00
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Thursday 6th October at 9am.

Introduction to Managing a Project - Level 2
2022-10-07 10:00 - 2022-10-21 12:00
Looking to get to grips with project management and learn how to effectively start and finish a project? This course is perfect for you.

Looking to get to grips with project management and learn how to effectively start and finish a project? This course will equip you with the knowledge required to effectively project manage.
About this training
This course will cover the principles of project management including:
Knowing how to plan a project
The different project phases
Important factors in project management
Reviewing a project / evaluating
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!
*NB* The training will take place over 3 sessions online on Tuesday 7th, 14th & 21st October, 10am – 12pm.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Friday 30th September at 9am.

Unconscious Bias - Level 2
2022-10-04 10:00 - 2022-10-11 13:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This three week accredited training programme will look at how unconscious bias shapes the world around us and how we can tackle it.

This three week accredited training programme will look at how unconscious bias shapes the world around us and how we can tackle it. How does unconscious bias shape our perspectives, and how can we challenge it in our everyday life?

Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!

About this training

Over two sessions, we look at where unconscious bias comes from and how it shapes the world around us.

Reflect on personal biases and learn about ways to challenge and change the way you think.

Why do we tend to prefer people who are like us?

What leads to stereotyping and how do we reinforce stereotypes without realising?

Why are some people constantly overlooked and excluded?

Crucially, what can we do about it?

These sessions give you the opportunity to start the discussion in an open and non-judgemental way and to identify positive action points. Awareness is the first step but we all need to take the next step and start to make a difference.

This course includes useful strategies for personal development and for making your work-place more inclusive and diverse and is a great foundation for future Equality Training.
*NB* The training will take place over 2 sessions in person on Tuesday 4th October & 11th October, 10am – 1pm.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Tuesday 27th September at 9am.

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2022-10-03 11:00 - 12:00
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Monday 26th September at 9am.

Introduction To Managing A Project - Level 2
2022-09-28 17:30 - 2022-10-05 17:30
Looking to get to grips with project management and learn how to effectively start and finish a project? This course is perfect for you.

Looking to get to grips with project management and learn how to effectively start and finish a project? This course will equip you with the knowledge required to effectively project manage.
About this training
This course will cover the principles of project management including:
Knowing how to plan a project
The different project phases
Important factors in project management
Reviewing a project / evaluating
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!
*NB* The training will take place over 3 sessions online on Wednesday 28th September, 5th & 12th October, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm via Zoom
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Wednesday 21st September at 9 am.

Using Tools for Creative Content
2022-09-28 10:30 - 13:30 | 54 Saint James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This marketing session is focusing on creative tools that support the marketing and growth in a business.

Using Tools for Creative Content
This marketing session is focusing on creative tools that support the marketing and growth in a business.
We will be covering some design platforms including Canva, scheduling platforms for social media and even newsletters and landing pages. Come along to learn more about these platforms, in this interactive session.
A laptop/iPad should be used in the workshop.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111.
Please note, applications for this session will close on Friday 23rd September at 9am.

Guest Speaker:
hi Impact Media – Dionne and Georgia have been working with hi-impact for a number of years as Head of Marketing and Head of Media. In their respective roles, they have supported global brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Twickenham Stadium, Nuffield Health, Liverpool FC and more, with their media and marketing services.
The team are very passionate about taking the skills they have developed over many years, and sharing this through training new businesses and clients to get the springboard they need to launch their careers.
They have worked with many start-ups one-to-one, as well as delivering group seminars, workshops and training and are looking forward to supporting you to kick-start your business.

Setting Business Goals - Level 2
2022-09-23 13:30 - 16:30 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
You’ve got your business idea or you’ve set your business up. Next you have to decide what are your short and long term goals.

You’ve got your business idea or you’ve set your business up. Next you have to decide what are your short and long term goals and how you will achieve them. Come along to this 3-part accredited course to bring your business to the next step!
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification!
About this training
The interactive course will be two 3 hour sessions covering:
– What are business goals?
– Tips for setting business goals
– Short and long term business goals
– Using SWOT to measure your business health
– Use SMART method to set business goals
The course will help clients to identify the goals and objectives to develop your business.
*NB* The training will take place over 2 sessions in person on Friday 23rd September, &Friday 30th September, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Friday 16th September at 9am

Peer Networking Session for Professional Business Services
2022-09-23 10:30 - 12:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This peer networking session will give you the chance to hear from industry experts, who will offer advice, support, and inspiration.

About this event
Are you looking to set up or already have a consultancy business, offer services or in the professional business services sector, and need some help with your next steps or just want to connect with others in your industry?
This peer session will give you the chance to hear from industry experts, who will offer advice, support, and inspiration to push your business.
You will hear from guest speakers within the industry, who will be talking all things pitching and networking. You will also have the opportunity to network with like-minded businesses in your sector to share experiences and best practices with them.

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2022-09-22 13:00 - 15:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Thursday 15th August at 9 am
