The Women's Organisation

How to Pitch Perfect
2023-02-23 14:00 - 16:00 (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 Thursday 16th February, 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.

Bookkeeping
2023-02-27 10:00 - 12:00
An introduction to bookkeeping and how to use it for your business!

An introduction to bookkeeping and how to use it for your business! If you want to avoid a pile of receipts and think you could benefit from some training on bookkeeping and accounting, then this course will be suitable for you! This course will take you through simple techniques to manage your business finances, with hands-on practice and take-home resources to guide you through basic bookkeeping.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to women living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the EU.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Tickets for this event will close at 9am Tuesday 20th February.

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2023-02-28 10:00 - 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 at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Wednesday 21st, 9am.

Understanding Tax & NI
2023-03-01 10:00 - 12:00
An introduction to tax and NI, and how to plan for self-assessment.

Keep your business safe and improve your understanding of national insurance (NI) and tax contributions and requirements. This course will take you through:
– How to register as a sole trader
– How to make payments to HMRC
– Understanding your legal requirements and support and tools available
– How to accurately calculate your tax and NI payments and plan key dates for self-assessment
The event will take place on zoom. After registering via Eventbrite and completing the registration a zoom link and password will be sent to you before the event by email.
E﻿ligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to women living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the EU.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, the tickets for this course will close Wednesday 22nd February at 9 am.

A Beginners Guide to SEO
2023-03-03 10:00 - 11:30
An introduction to basic search engine optimisation (SEO) for your website.

An introduction to basic search engine optimisation (SEO) for your website. Find out how to drive more traffic to your business and pick up some useful tips and tricks along the way. This webinar will give you the basic foundations you will need to start your SEO journey.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to people living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Structural Investment Fund.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Tickets for this event will close at 9 am on Friday the 24th of February.
T﻿his session will be led by business advisors Paul Rittenberg and Roz Dean.

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2023-03-06 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 at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Monday 30th February at 9 am.
Session lead: John Carroll
Having joined NatWest after leaving school, John moved to Jersey in the mid-nineties, for what was meant to be a six-month secondment, but ended up staying for 23 years! The last 10 years of his NatWest career were spent as a Relationship Manager within the Business & Commercial Banking team, helping local SMEs access finance to grow their enterprises and plan for future success. It was a hugely rewarding career, but John and his family opted to move back to the North West in 2020 and he joined the Women’s Organisation shortly after, where he continues to help businesses, new and existing, develop and thrive!

Business Planning Made Simple
2023-03-07 10:00 - 2023-03-08 12:30
Get set to bring your business ideas to life with this quick and easy introduction to business planning.

This 2-part course is the starting point for thinking about a business plan in a friendly environment, with like-minded women. The thought of setting up a business can be frightening, whether it is worrying about taxes and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
Understand how to develop a business plan and review all the essentials to starting a business.
You will leave this session with an understanding of:
– How to develop a business plan and review the essentials to starting a business
– How to add sustainability to the heart of your business model
– Market research – The essential starting point for any business
– Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business
– Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to people living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the EU.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Tickets for this event will close at 9am Tuesday 28th February.

Women Leading The Way - International Women's Day 2023
2023-03-08 14:00 - 15:30 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Join us on International Women’s Day 2023 for an expert panel of female industry leaders sharing their stories and careers to inspire YOU!

W﻿omen Leading The Way
To mark International Women’s Day, The Women’s Organisation will be hosting an all-women panel event with some of the most inspiring and trailblazing industry leaders in the Liverpool city region.
T﻿hey will be discussing their careers, their experiences, any obstacles they have overcome, and sharing their top advice for fellow women looking to excel and succeed in their professional lives. There will also be time for a Q&A session towards the end of the event.
T﻿aking place at 54 St James Street, join us on 8th March 2023 for a sense of togetherness, women empowerment, and community as we celebrate female success, talent, and insight.
Our diverse panel of fantastic industry leaders will be announced soon! Keep your eyes PEELED. 👀
P﻿ST… remember to use the hashtag #WomenWhoLead when tagging us in social media posts!

Eligibility:
This panel event is open to women living in the Liverpool City Region (including the boroughs Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Wirral, Knowsley, and Halton).
For more information please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Monday 6th March at 9am.

Creating Video Content
2023-03-09 10:00 - 13:00 | The Women’s Organisation, 54 St James St, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Join our interactive session hosted by hi-impact media to learn how to make the most of video content to grow and develop your business!

Join our interactive session hosted by hi-impact media and discover the tricks of the trade when it comes to creating video content for your business!
L﻿earn how to…
• Plan for video content that actually supports your business- what is the objective of the video?

• How to use video in your marketing strategy

• Brainstorm content ideas for your business

• Research and storyboard videos

• Easy step by step content creation session using your personal devices

• Simple editing techniques

• Preparing videos for your platforms

• Setting goals for your videos

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.
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.
Questions? Please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111.
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Thursday 2nd March 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.

Build Your Financial Capabilities
2023-03-10 10:00 - 13:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Learn about your business’s finances in more depth with this 3 hour workshop!

This workshop aims to upskill and enable you to engage meaningfully with accounts, financial reports, and forecasts. You will discover the systems and processes needed to produce financial reports and forecasts, including when managing a loss of income.
You will also look at the value of recruiting staff and/or board members with financial skills.
Session aims :
• Financial management training and forecasting skills, including a run-through of the language of finance.
• Work through examples and share good practices.
• Learn more about how your financial management responsibilities will change and adapt as your business grows.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to people living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the EU.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Tickets for this event will close at 9am Friday 3rd March.

We're Here For You - Better Off Fund Open Day
2023-03-10 10:00 - 14:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Join us for this relaxed open day to find out about what we have on offer and how we can help you.

About:
W﻿e are running a friendly, relaxed open day for out-of-work women in Merseyside to find out more about the services and support we have on offer.
W﻿e can help with:

employment support (CV writing, interview skills)
money advice
personal development
confidence & wellbeing

O﻿ne of our trusted advisors will be there to answer any questions you have and will help you with the application process whilst having a friendly chat and refreshments.
I﻿f you decide the Better Off Fund programme is a fit for you, you can complete an application form with us and receive a £10 ASDA voucher.
You are welcome to bring your children along with you to the session.
P﻿lease note: bring along Proof of ID (e.g. birth certificate, passport) along with proof of unemployment. Once this is done, you can leave the rest to us!
*NB* The open day will take place at 54 St James Street between 10am-2pm.
Tickets for this event will close at 4pm on Thursday 9th March.

S﻿ession Lead: Jenny

Eligibility:
This programme is open to unemployed or economically inactive women in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) and funded by The Lottery Community Fund & EU.
Apply for your place today – and 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

Social Media For Your Start-Up
2023-03-13 10:00 - 12:00
Get your social media up and running for your new start-up business.

Get your social media up and running for your new start-up business.
This course provides an overview on how you can start to promote your business online. We will review all the different social media platforms that are available and evaluate them, so you are able to determine which one are the most appropriate for your business and start to build your social media strategy.
This session will cover:
– Defining your Purpose: understand what you are using social media for and develop goals/aims to implement into your marketing plan
– Identifying your Target Audience: have a clear understanding of who your target market is and analyse their demographics
– Selecting your Platform: Have an overview of what social media platforms are available (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc.) and evaluate which are most appropriate for your business
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to people women in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) and Greater Manchester is funded by the EU.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Tickets for this event will close at 9 am on Monday 6th March.

Unconscious Bias - Level 2
2023-03-13 13:00 - 2023-03-20 16:00
This 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
In this session, 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 workplace more inclusive and diverse and is a great foundation for future Equality Training.
*NB* The training will take place ONLINE and spaced over 2 sessions on the 13th and 20th March.
Session Lead
Anne-Marie Swift – Business Advisor & Facilitator @ The Women’s Organisation
My best days are spent working with professional business executives, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and influencers to help them get connected and grow themselves and their businesses. I do this through 1-2-1 meetings, facilitating courses, and providing the tools and know-how to create and grow fantastic businesses.
I work with startups & growth businesses across the North West and I am an Associate Tutor working in the Business School at Edge Hill University with a focus on leadership and management development, as well as coaching and mentoring.

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 Monday 6th March, 9 am

Digital Marketing Strategy - Level 3
2023-03-14 10:00 - 2023-03-21 13:00
The session will help you focus on developing a clear aim, identify a target audience and selecting the best platform to reach them.

This 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 Tuesday14th and Tuesday 21st March from 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 at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Tuesday 7th March at 9am.

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2023-03-14 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 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 at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Tuesday 7th March at 9 am.
This session will be led by Business Advisor Angelica Kayode-Okoro

Are You Ready to Start Your Business?
2023-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Birkenhead Library, Birkenhead Library CH41 2XB, Birkenhead, L1 0AB, Birkenhead, 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, by exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
T﻿his session will take in Birkenhead Library; details will be sent of rooms once attendees have completed their registration forms.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to people living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the EU.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Wednesday 8th March at 9 am.
This session will be led by Business Advisor Paul Rittenberg.

We're Here For You - Better Off Fund Open Day
2023-03-15 10:00 - 14:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Join us for this relaxed open day to find out about what we have on offer and how we can help you.

About:
W﻿e are running a friendly, relaxed open day for out-of-work women in Merseyside to find out more about the services and support we have on offer.
W﻿e can help with:

employment support (CV writing, interview skills)
money advice
personal development
confidence & wellbeing

O﻿ne of our trusted advisors will be there to answer any questions you have and will help you with the application process whilst having a friendly chat and refreshments.
I﻿f you decide the Better Off Fund programme is a fit for you, you can complete an application form with us and receive a £10 ASDA voucher.
You are welcome to bring your children along with you to the session.
P﻿lease note: bring along Proof of ID (e.g. birth certificate, passport) along with proof of unemployment. Once this is done, you can leave the rest to us!
*NB* The open day will take place at 54 St James Street between 10am-2pm.
Tickets for this event will close at 4pm on Tuesday 14th March.

S﻿ession Lead: Jenny

Eligibility:
This programme is open to unemployed or economically inactive women in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) and funded by The Lottery Community Fund & EU.
Apply for your place today – and 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

Coaching Conversations Level 2
2023-03-16 10:00 - 2023-03-17 16:00 | The Women’s Organisation, 54 St James St, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This two-day interactive accredited course is focused on supporting learners in developing tools & techniques to deliver coaching sessions.

This two-session interactive accredited course is focused on supporting learners to identify their skills, and strengths and developing tools and techniques to deliver coaching sessions.
This course builds confidence in learners to enable them to plan and deliver a coaching programme.
This interactive course includes the following topics:

Understanding different situations can be used, for example, stress coaching, retirement coaching, change management, and health and wellbeing coaching.
Opportunity to develop skills through role plays, scenarios, and observed activities
Employing reflective practice using Gibbs reflective cycle and understanding your own learning style

By the end of this course, learners will have identified the situations and models, skills, and qualities to hold confident coaching conversations.
*﻿NB this course will take place face-to-face at 54 St James ST, on Thursday 16th and 17th March, 10 am – 4pm.
Session Lead
Anne-Marie Swift – Business Advisor & Facilitator @ The Women’s Organisation
My best days are spent working with professional business executives, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and influencers to help them get connected and grow themselves and their businesses. I do this through 1-2-1 meetings, facilitating courses, and providing the tools and know-how to create and grow fantastic businesses.
I work with startups & growth businesses across the North West and I am an Associate Tutor working in the Business School at Edge Hill University with a focus on leadership and management development, as well as coaching and mentoring.

Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to people living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) and is funded by the EU.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Thursday 5th January at 9am.

Developing A Website for Your Business
2023-03-20 10:00 - 13:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Learn all of the important things to consider and develop when setting up your business webpage!

D﻿eveloping a website for your business is important but can also be super daunting. Join us for this friendly session to learn the essential things to consider when building your website!
I﻿t will include…

• Designing around your audience. Understanding what they want to see, looking at key words and key phrases that drive them and considering design choices based upon them. Also looking at the user journey.

• Audience centered design. Looking at how to design the page and place components in.

• Common mistakes to avoid, Focusing on challenges- when customers don’t understand an offer, or find it complicated, or cluttered.

• What makes a good landing page design with practical techniques to provide a great first impression so visitors can develop trust toward you or your brand,

• Boosting the performance of your landing pages – How to drive towards your landing page.

Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to people living 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 at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Tickets for this event will close at 10 am on Monday 7th March.
T﻿his session will be led by business advisor Heidi.

Start-up Finance Clinic
2023-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
On Tuesday 21st March, 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, book one of four slots 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 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 the 14th of March at 9 am

George joined the LCR Finance Hub from the MSIF investment team having originally joined MSIF as an Investment Manager to provide support to loan team.
In his time as an Investment Manager he helped numerous businesses and coached Managing Directors through the process of creating and refining their business plan and their financial forecasts.
He has 31 years’ banking experience with NatWest including his role as a Relationship Manager, specialising in stressed businesses in the commercial sector. Prior to that role, he was a Commercial Relationship Manager responsible for a portfolio of trading businesses ranging from £2m to £25m turnover.

Bookkeeping
2023-03-21 10:00 - 12:00
An introduction to bookkeeping and how to use it for your business!

An introduction to bookkeeping and how to use it for your business!
If you want to avoid a pile of receipts and think you could benefit from some training on bookkeeping and accounting, then this course will be suitable for you!
This course will take you through simple techniques to manage your business finances, with hands-on practice and take-home resources to guide you through basic bookkeeping.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to women living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the EU.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Tickets for this event will close at 9am Tuesday 14th March.

Boost Your Confidence
2023-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This course gives you the strategy for developing confidence, assertiveness, and tips for public speaking.

This course gives you the strategy for developing confidence, assertiveness, and tips for public speaking. Boost your Confidence is a 2-hour course for any woman who feels as if they need a bit of a confidence boost, whether it is being out of work or if you are stuck in a rut. It’s interactive and engaging and will give you the tools to improve your self-esteem and build your confidence.
This course will focus on:
– Building your confidence and self-esteem
– Build your assertiveness.
– Tips on improving your public speaking
By the end of the course, you will have identified what qualities and capabilities you have and be more confident in deciding where your future lies.
*NB* The training will take place at 54 St James Street.
Please note, tickets for this course will close at 9 am on Tuesday 14th March.
S﻿ession Lead:

Eligibility:
This programme is open to unemployed or economically inactive women in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) and funded by The Lottery Community Fund & EU
Apply for your place today – and 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

Presentation Skills - Level 3
2023-03-22 10:00 - 2023-03-29 13:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This two-part accredited training programme will tell you everything you need to know about delivering presentations, face-to-face & online.

Do you want to be a whizz at giving presentations?
This two-part accredited training programme will tell you everything you need to know about delivering presentations, face-to-face & online.
This course will demonstrate the different techniques and activities and give you the chance to practice them yourself.
In the final session, you will have the opportunity to do a short presentation that will showcase your new skills and boost your confidence.
*NB* The training will take place over 2 sessions in person on the Wednesday 22nd and 29th of March, 10 am – 1 pm.
S﻿ession Lead:
V﻿ictoria Hart – Portfolio Development and Accreditation Lead

Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to people living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) and is funded by the EU
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Wednesday 15th March at 9 am

Create Your CV
2023-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Is your CV in need of a make over? This workshop will provide with tips and tricks to update your CV to stand out in today’s job market!

About this training:
When was the last time you did your CV? Are you looking to enter a new field? Have you been made redundant and new to the application process? Whatever the reason, this workshop will help you build your CV and boost your employability!
In this 2-hour-long session, you will;

explore your strengths, experience, and skills to build into your CV
look at what style and template suits you the best
what language to use and how to sell your talents and experience to employers

*NB* The training will take place at 54 St James Street.
Please note, tickets for this course will close at 9 am on Thursday 16th March.

Eligibility:
This programme is open to unemployed or economically inactive women in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) and funded by The Lottery Community Fund & EU
Apply for your place today – and 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

Resilience - Level 2
2023-03-23 10:00 - 2023-04-06 12:00
This three part accredited training programme will explore resilience and outline practical strategies we can put in place.

This one-day accredited training programme will explore resilience and outline practical strategies we can put in place. Do you need a resilience boost and some practical strategies to strengthen those inner reserves during these challenging times?
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:
This course is packed full of useful information and gives you the opportunity to reflect on how you are coping and points you in the right direction to move forward and bounce back.

Where does resilience come from?
Why is it important to have a positive outlook?
How do you keep things in perspective?

*NB* The training will take place ONLINE over 3 sessions on 23rd March, 30th March, and 6th April.
S﻿ession Lead
V﻿ictoria Hart – Portfolio Development and Accreditation Lead

Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to people living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) and is funded by the EU.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Thursday 16th March at 9 am

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2023-03-23 17:30 - 18:30
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 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 at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Thursday 16th March at 9am

Start Up Founders Networking Event
2023-03-24 10:00 - 11:30 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Take the fear out of networking by coming along to our Start-Up Founders Networking Event!

This peer networking event is the perfect place for anyone looking to start a business!
You will have the chance to network with like-minded, local people looking to become business owners. Talk, connect, and share your experiences to kickstart your local network!
This session will help you build your confidence and knowledge to push your business idea to the next step.
You will get the chance to hear from industry experts talking you through the “ifs, buts and whats” when registering as self-employed and from an inspiring guest speaker talking through their own entrepreneurial journey.
Guest speakers will be announced soon!
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to aspiring business owners living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) is funded by the EU.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Fridat 17th March at 9 am.

Recharge Your Resilience
2023-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Ready to find your inner resilience? Join us for this 2-hour session where you’ll develop the tools to overcome challenges & embrace change.

About this training:
This workshop is open to those who would like to recharge their resilience and learn how to bounce back from hardships and stresses of day-to-day life.
In the session you will cover:

The definition and importance of resilience.

Strategies for picking yourself up and moving forward.

The training will take place at 54 St James Street.
Please note, tickets for this course will close at 9 am on Monday 20th March.

Eligibility:
This programme is open to unemployed or economically inactive women in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) and funded by The Lottery Community Fund & EU
Apply for your place today – and 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

Strategic Innovation Skills for Business
2023-03-27 10:00 - 13:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Develop your strategic innovation skills for business with this one-off course.

About this training:
This one-off session interactive session is focused on supporting learners to develop their innovation skills and strengths. The course builds confidence in learners to enable them to make strategic decisions to benefit their business.
B﻿y the end of this course you will be able to:
• Apply innovation in your business to enhance performance

• Understand factors required to support creativity and innovation

• Understand the tools and techniques for implementing innovation in your business

*NB* The training will take place at 10am on the 27th of March at 54 St. James Street, L1 0AB.
Please note, tickets for this course will close at 9 am on the 20th March

ELIGIBILITY:
This programme is open to people living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) and is funded by the EU.
For those who live in Greater Manchester, you will be booked in with one of our business advisors first and then the course.
Apply for your place today – and 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

S﻿ession Lead: Victoria Hart

“In over ten years as an educator, I have been privileged to work with learners in a variety of settings from F.E., offender learning, SEND to work based. The reason? I love supporting people to achieve their potential through positive learning experiences. In my current role as Portfolio Development and Accreditation Lead at The Women’s Organisation, I generate and coordinate a portfolio of accredited training focused on development of a wide range of skills. My goal is to create engaging learning experiences through an environment that fosters creativity, curiosity and fun! My educational background includes a MSc in Psychology and a P.G.C.E. in Post Compulsory Education and Training from Edge Hill University. Outside of the office, I live the sweaty life at the gym and I am committed to wellbeing through practicing meditation daily. “

Beginner's Marketing
2023-03-28 10:30 - 12:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Are you a complete newbie to the world of marketing? If so, this is the perfect course for you!

T﻿he world of marketing can be daunting which is why we have put together a beginner’s course for those looking to learn new skills!
From social media to understanding your audience, to marketing tools, this session will cover all bases to kickstart your marketing journey.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
This programme is open to women living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the EU.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Tuesday 21st March at 9 am.
