The Women's Organisation

Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy
2021-05-18 10:30 - 2021-05-19 12:00 (Europe/London)
An introduction to social media and how to use it for your business!

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme, please contact us .
Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy
Learn about the different social media tools that are available for your business. Blogging, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn – Which platform is best for your business?
About the event
This informative 2-part online course will guide you through the different platforms, explore time saving techniques and look at a social media marketing strategy to market your business in a cost effective and efficient way.
This course will help you to firmly establish your brand online and by the end of the day you will have been shown tools to create an online presence at no cost.
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th May, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Enterprise Hub Presents: Basic Bookkeeping
2021-05-17 10:30 - 12:00
An introduction to bookkeeping and how to use it for your business!

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme, please contact us .
Enterprise Hub Presents: Basic Bookkeeping
Basic Bookkeeping will improve and enhance your bookkeeping skills for running your own business. Through simple techniques you will learn how to manage your business finances.
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! We can help you with hands-on practice and give you lots of resources that will guide you through basic bookkeeping.
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online on Monday 17th May, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Change It - Building Better Opportunities
2021-05-14 10:30 - 2021-06-04 12:30
This 4-week programme is open to anyone who is not in paid employment & living in Liverpool City Region who is looking to change their life.

**Please note this is a funded programme, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking**
This 4-week free programme is open to anyone who is currently not in paid employment and living in The Liverpool City Region, looking to change their life (see below for full eligibility criteria).
Starts: Friday 14th May and runs each following 4 Friday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom.
What is Change It Building Better Opportunities?
Week by week this programme will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want.
Programme outline:
Week 1: Friday 14th May- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Starting with developing a positive mindset

How our thoughts can impact our feelings and behavior
Why do we have negative thoughts? Where do they come from?
Challenging negative thinking
Practical strategies: affirmations, gratitude, positive self-talk, mindfulness

Week 2:Friday 21st May- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Looking at these behaviors, what are assertiveness, passive, passive-aggressiveness.

How assertive are you? What stops us from being assertive?
Practical strategies to start building our assertiveness
Learn how to ask for help, saying no, and accepting compliments.

Week 3: Friday 28th May- 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm
Money and mental health.

What is our money mindset is?
How our mindsets to money impact our financial resilience.
How to build a budget and trim our spending.
How saving can help us be financially resilient.
Looking at online shopping and how it can help us to save money
Using websites such as money advice service/benefits calculator
Staying safe when shopping online, recognizing scams and dodgy websites.

Week 4: Friday 4th June- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
What goals do we have and how can we identify and set goals?

Looking at our strengths and skills
Identifying areas to improve, what opportunities are there for us
Practical strategies to start building our assertiveness
What threats can we identify that may prevent us from moving forward?
Understanding how to overcome barriers

Each of these sessions is interactive and offering real practical advice including short videos to watch, quizzes, discussions, and takeaway tools.
Eligibility
The course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break or retired).
*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.*
For more information about eligibility or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite
This project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund

Change It - Building Better Opportunities
2021-05-14 10:30 - 2021-06-04 12:30
This 4-week programme is open to anyone who is not in paid employment & living in Liverpool City Region who is looking to change their life.

**Please note this is a funded programme, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking**
This 4-week free programme is open to anyone who is currently not in paid employment and living in The Liverpool City Region, looking to change their life (see below for full eligibility criteria).
Starts: Friday 14th May and runs each following 4 Friday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom.
What is Change It Building Better Opportunities?
Week by week this programme will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want.
Programme outline:
Week 1: Friday 14th May- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Starting with developing a positive mindset

How our thoughts can impact our feelings and behavior
Why do we have negative thoughts? Where do they come from?
Challenging negative thinking
Practical strategies: affirmations, gratitude, positive self-talk, mindfulness

Week 2:Friday 21st May- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Looking at these behaviors, what are assertiveness, passive, passive-aggressiveness.

How assertive are you? What stops us from being assertive?
Practical strategies to start building our assertiveness
Learn how to ask for help, saying no, and accepting compliments.

Week 3: Friday 28th May- 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm
Money and mental health.

What is our money mindset is?
How our mindsets to money impact our financial resilience.
How to build a budget and trim our spending.
How saving can help us be financially resilient.
Looking at online shopping and how it can help us to save money
Using websites such as money advice service/benefits calculator
Staying safe when shopping online, recognizing scams and dodgy websites.

Week 4: Friday 4th June- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
What goals do we have and how can we identify and set goals?

Looking at our strengths and skills
Identifying areas to improve, what opportunities are there for us
Practical strategies to start building our assertiveness
What threats can we identify that may prevent us from moving forward?
Understanding how to overcome barriers

Each of these sessions is interactive and offering real practical advice including short videos to watch, quizzes, discussions, and takeaway tools.
Eligibility
The course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break or retired).
This programme is funded by European Social Fund so one of our team members will be in touch to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above-mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

One Hour To Activate Your Assertiveness
2021-05-14 09:00 - 10:00
This one hour course will give you the tools and strategies you need to become more assertive!

This one hour course is to women and men in the Liverpool City Region who want to learn how to become more assertive.
Starts: Friday 14th April, 9am -10am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

Why are some people better at being assertive?
Find out the secrets of assertive people and their key techniques.

**Please read**
Eligibility

The course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break or retired).

*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.*

For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk

This project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund

Digital Marketing - Level 3
2021-05-13 10:00 - 2021-05-27 12:00
This three week accredited training programme will equip you with everything you need to run a successful digital marketing campaign.

Looking to get to grips with digital marketing and learn how to put together a successful campaign?
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 3 qualification!
About this training
We will get you to focus on a clear aim, identify your target audience and then select the best social media platforms to reach them.

What content should you use to attract the most attention?
Who can help you promote your campaign?
How can you measure your success?

This course will help with your plans to raise awareness, promote a service or raise funds.
The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Tuesday 13th, 20th & 27th May, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton), but please contact our team to check full eligibility requirements.
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Reflect and Select: Planning your next step
2021-05-13 10:00 - 2021-05-20 13:00
This two-day course will help you to reflect on your past career history, and help you to select your next step.

This course is open to men and women in The Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment and are looking for support as they plan the next step in their career.
Are you ready for the next step in your career – but don’t know where to start?
Business experts from The Women’s organisation can give you the support you need to reflect on your past career history, and then help you to select the right path for your future.
Across two days our three-hour training sessions will give you the skills and guidance you need to make a new start. (Course outline and dates below.)

Thursday 13th May 10am – 1pm.
Day 1 – Reflect
Reflecting on past career history whilst interweaving confidence building.

Why we fear change – we will look at the science of the brain and consider why doubt and ambivalence are prevalent in our career/life changes.

Identifying Achievements – focussing on all the amazing things we have achieved and recognising that we haven’t just “done” a job.

Transferable skills – identifying what skills we take with us on our career journey and how they may fit into an industry that we have never worked in before.

Identifying strengths – over the two days we will complete a SWOT analysis, on day one we will consider our strengths.

Thursday 20th May 10am – 1pm.
Day 2 – Select
Selecting the right path/what next.

Job search – we reveal the hidden job market and share job searching hints and tips.

Budgeting – we consider budgeting for the new job, such as ‘how will I get to work/what is it going to cost?’.

Marketing yourself – how can we proactively market ourselves via LinkedIn, creating a network of business contacts.

Action plan – Each attendee will complete the sessions with an action plan containing achievable goals

Eligibility
The course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break or retired).
*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.*
For more information about eligibility or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite
This project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund

Suicide Awareness
2021-05-13 10:00 - 12:00
A single session to look at the issues surrounding suicide and tools to help you support friends, clients and colleagues.

It isn’t a conversation anyone wants , but it could be one of the most important conversation you ever have.
Introducing this new training session focusing on suicide awareness, funded through the European Social Fund.
About this training
This session will look at the issues surrounding suicide, with a focus on local data and local support.
After this session, you will:

Know how to support a colleague, client or friend
Feel confident to talk about suicide and address any myths and stigmas
Know how to ask the right questions and address emergency procedures and signposting

This course will help you look after yourself and look out for others.
The training will take place online via Zoom on Thursday 13th May, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) but please contact our team to check full eligibility.
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Unconscious Bias - Level 2
2021-05-12 10:00 - 2021-05-26 12:00
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 three 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.
The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Wednesday 12th, 19th & 16th May, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) but please contact our team to check full eligibility.
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Enterprise Hub Presents: The Business Start Up Conference
2021-05-11 11:00 - 12:30
This event will help you to understand the practicalities of starting your own business

Are you thinking of starting a business but wondering if it is possible in the current climate?
Are you looking for ways to build a new income for yourself and exploring self-employment as an option?
Do you have business ideas you’ve never yet looked into but think now could be the time to explore?

This event will help you to understand the practicalities of getting started as well as connecting you with entrepreneurs who have been there, done it and even re-adapted in the face of Covid 19.
Led by The Women’s Organisation in partnership with BIPC Liverpool this event is part of our Enterprise Hub programme, part funded by European Regional Development Fund and offering FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region thinking of starting a business.
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.
Enterprise Hub support is available to individuals looking to start a business within the Liverpool City Region, or businesses under 42 months looking to grow in the Liverpool City Region.
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Start up Manchester: The 7 Day Start Up Challenge
2021-05-11 10:30 - 2021-05-17 12:00
A seven day crash course in getting your business off the ground. For Greater Manchester residents looking to start a business

Have you got a business idea that you’ve been dreaming of testing out? Looking for a way to create a job for yourself through self-employment?
Join our FULLY FUNDED Start-up Manchester Programme and soak in our expert advice and training to see if you can get your business off and running following our 7 day start-up challenge.

How will it work?
Day 1
Morning – LAUNCHPAD 10.30am -12.00pm
Welcome and Introduction. Live on zoom, meet your expert mentors, set some 7 day targets, network with other Greater Manchester residents looking to start a business
Afternoon – SET YOUR STRATEGY
Led by business growth expert, use business strategy tools to set out your business vision and goals. Take part in this activity at a time that suits you.
Day 2 – SUPERCHARGED SOCIALS
Let’s Get Social 😊 three stage Twitter course. From the Do’s & Don’ts to winning business on Twitter and harnessing it as a tool for PR. Join in at a time that suits you and opt for the sessions that meet the level you are at.
Day 3 –
Morning – MENTOR ME LIVE 10.30am -12.00pm
Live zoom group mentoring catch up with your enterprise expert. Have burning questions from your learning so far? Want more information on anything start up related that the course hasn’t covered?
Afternoon FINESSE YOUR FACEBOOK
Are you confident you would know how to build your audience on facebook ? We will show how to beat their algorithms in everything from set up a to how to generate enquiries for free! Flexible learning time.
Day 4 – I CAN INSTAGRAM
Instagram is fast becoming a tool businesses can’t ignore. But how do businesses stand out and ensure they are reaching their client base? Join this expert session to find out at a time convenient to you!
Day 5 – BUSINESS PLANNING MADE EASY
Strategy Planning – Every business needs a plan to get ahead. A fancy marketing plan is great, but what underpins your model to ensure it survives and thrives? Join this session to find out.
Day 6 – SEO MADE SIMPLE
Whether using a website or web presence how do you get your business found online? Unpick the mysteries of Google with our expert.
Day 7 – MENTOR ME 10.30am -12.00pm
Your 7 days are up! But we will meet again for one final group mentoring session to re-cap learning, including and expert Q & A, let’s celebrate our completing the programme and get your questions answered.
Additional sessions to chose from will be added nearer the time.
The programme is part of the Excelerate Labs programme which is part funded by European Regional Development Fund and is open to anyone living in the Greater Manchester area who is employed, unemployed or economically inactive and considering starting a business.

To clarify: *This training is only available to residents living in Greater Manchester who are NOT already self-employed*

Booking is essential.

If you would like to speak to us, and find out more about this course, you can email us on hello@thewo.org.uk or ring us on 0161 327 0967

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2021-05-11 10:30 - 2021-05-12 12:30
** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online
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 really frightening, whether it is worrying about tax and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
This course will focus on…
– 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
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th May, 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Excelerate Women - Greater Manchester Business Growth Programme
2021-05-10 11:00 - 2021-05-17 15:30
Fully funded online scale up coaching programme for Greater Manchester women in business and their teams to springboard business growth

*Please note this is a funded programme, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking*

About Excelerate Women
Excelerate Women is a fully funded online scale up programme offering coaching for Greater Manchester women business leaders and their teams to springboard business growth.

Are you a woman leading a business or non-profit organisation in Greater Manchester?
Would you like support to strategise in order to grow?
Would you and your wider team benefit from expert business growth coaching?

We invite you to join our Excelerate Women programme and benefit from weekly sessions led by business growth experts. The programme is delivered over 6 weeks through a combination of group mentoring, 1:1 coaching and advice and access to additional free training between sessions choosing modules that suit your business needs. During the sessions you will meet other like-minded women business leaders and leave with a plan to fast track your business or organisation moving forward.

What to expect
Your journey starts here. Book your ticket online and one of our team will call you to check eligibility and conduct an initial diagnostic.
The Excelerate Women coaching system has been created with results in mind, both results in confidence for you as a leader and results in numbers (tangible return on investment). Early on we will set you up with our action calendar, so before the 6 weeks are up, you will have already seen a return on your time.
We understand that for women in business sometimes time commitment is a stretch, or there may be others within your organisation who you would prefer to benefit from specific elements of the programme. All we ask from you is that you commit to signing up, being involved in leading the strategy elements of the programme, but if you would prefer to nominate a team member to pick up different modules or meetings then just let us know along the way.

Programme Outline
Join in these core coaching sessions:
Session 1 – Monday 10th May 11am-12.30pm Deep Dive
Live on zoom work with our mentor to really shine a microscope on your business. Evaluating effectiveness across the board and identifying areas for growth to start to build strategy action points.
Session 2 – Growth Goals & Mindset (2 hours – time TBC)
Book a 1:1 slot with our mentor. We will help you understand the importance of goals and setting them for your business. Its not just a case of writing goals down, its deciding whats important for the business, and going for them. Sometimes, as entrepreneurs, you will see new opportunities, but by deciding what would make a good month, quarter or year now and sticking to it, we won’t find ourselves getting distracted.
Session 3- Action Calendar (2 hours – time TBC)
Once we have our goals and know where we are heading, we will introduce you to our Action Calendar Tool. It will help you build in the activity that’s going to get you to where you need to be. This session will be a group mentoring session where you will be able to discuss your action plan with other women in business, guided by our enterprise expert.
Session 4 – Thursday 13th May Excelerate Your Brand 1pm-3.30pm
Working as a group your programme leader will show you how to audit your website f, highlight any opportunities and identify ways you can increase traffic to your website. We will also have a look at your competitors and show you what they are doing and touch on SEO which we will be working on further over the weekend.
We will work with your coach to look at how to increase your social media presence, set social media targets, understand how to analyse your data and boost your ROI. and will be introduced to the online training resources that will be available to you over the next few days
Session 4 – Supercharge Your Socials (flexible learning in your own time)
We will give your and your team access to flexible learning resources to access at a time that suits you over the coming days including:
– SEO MADE SIMPLE – Understanding core Search Engine Optimisation principles to maximise your website or web presence
-FINESSE YOUR FACEBOOK – Taking facebook further
– TWITTER – 3 module from starter to Twitter Ninja level
– MAXIMISE YOUR LINKEDIN – using Linkedin effectively
– I CAN INSTAGRAM – Understanding how to use Instagram effectively
– DEVELOPING CREATIVE CONTENT – Cross platform content planning
– KEEPING CONNECTED DURING A PANDEMIC – Content marketing and PR techniques
Session 5 Monday 17th May 1pm-3pm Final Strategy
Together we will take all of our actions, goals and learning over the past week and create a strategy together to grow your business over the coming months. We can schedule quarterly catch up sessions from here to keep you on track and get you to the next level.
Alongside the core mentoring sessions which are a mixture of 1:1 and group working you and your team will be given access to online training to complete in your own time that will further enhance your skills in strategy planning and marketing. If there are additional growth areas you would like to explore we have the flexibility to look at these with you in our 1:1 sessions.

Eligibility
This programme is open to women running a business (profit making or social enterprise) registered in Greater Manchester. The business must be currently sustaining (not in crisis, or yet to make an income), ready to explore growth and have a business to business focus (for example a social enterprise who contracts with a local authority, or a small business who offers services to other businesses).
This project is part funded by European Regional Development Fund so you will be asked to complete registration documents to confirm your eligibility and will be asked to supply evidence of participation in the programme.

Stepping into Management - Level 2
2021-05-10 10:00 - 2021-05-24 12:00
This three week 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!

The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Monday 10th, 17th & 24th May, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN 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, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Presenting Online (Zoom) - Level 3
2021-05-10 10:00 - 2021-05-24 12:00
This three week accredited training programme will tell you everything you need to know about delivering events via Zoom!

Do you want to be a whizz on Zoom?
Introducing this new accredited training, funded through the European Social Fund, where you will complete one unit of a Level 3 qualification!
About this training
These sessions will tell you everything you need to know from setting up and promoting online events, to expert delivery tips through to designing evaluations.
You will be able to keep participants engaged, share a screen with ease, manage a breakout-room, adapt your resources to writeable pdfs. You name it… this course has it!
This course will demonstrate the different techniques and activities and give you the chance to practise 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.
The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Monday 10th, 17th & 24th May, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) but please contact our team to check full eligibility criteria.
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Introduction to Microsoft Teams
2021-05-10 10:00 - 12:00
A useful single session to walk you through Teams, particularly while we’re working from home.

Need some practical tips on how to navigate Microsoft Teams?
Introducing this new training session, funded through the European Social Fund!
About this training
This session will walks you through Teams with lots of useful tips and the opportunity to practise some of its most popular features.
Learn how to:

Set up a team,
Make a rota
Plan and allocate tasks
Share documents
Run a meeting & more!

The training will take place online via Zoom on Monday 10th May, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton).
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Evidence includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Resilience - Level 2
2021-05-07 10:00 - 2021-05-21 12:00
This three week 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?

The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Friday 7th, 14th & 21st May, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton).
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

One Hour To Recharge Your Resilience
2021-05-07 09:00 - 10:00
When life knocks you down, learn how to get back up again. Strategies for picking yourself up and moving forward.

This one hour course is open to women and men in the Liverpool City Region who need a resilience boost!
Starts: Friday 7th May, 9am – 10am, via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

When life knocks you down, learn how to get back up again.
Strategies for picking yourself up and moving forward.

**Please read**
Eligibility

The course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break or retired).

*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.*

For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk

This project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund

Level Up To The Perfect Interview
2021-05-06 10:00 - 16:00
This course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help to ace job interviews

This course is part of our wider ‘Level Up, Move On’ scholarship programme for Men and Women aged between open 18-30 living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help to understand how to ace a job interview!
Starts: Thursday 6th May 10: 00 am – 16:00 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

How to prepare before your interview
How to use the STAR method during your interview
Understanding positive body language
How to build your confidence and calm your nerves

Eligibility

The course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break or retired).

*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.*

For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk

This project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund

Change It - Building Better Opportunities
2021-05-05 10:30 - 2021-05-26 12:30
This 4-week programme is open to anyone who is not in paid employment & living in Liverpool City Region who is looking to change their life.

**Please note this is a funded programme, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking**
This 4-week free programme is open to anyone who is currently not in paid employment and living in The Liverpool City Region, looking to change their life (see below for full eligibility criteria).
Starts: Wednesday 5th May and runs each following 4 Wednesday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom.
What is Change It Building Better Opportunities?
Week by week this programme will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want.
Programme outline:
Week 1: Wednesday 5th May – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Starting with developing a positive mindset

How our thoughts can impact our feelings and behavior
Why do we have negative thoughts? Where do they come from?
Challenging negative thinking
Practical strategies: affirmations, gratitude, positive self-talk, mindfulness

Week 2:Wednesday 12th May- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Looking at these behaviors, what are assertiveness, passive, passive-aggressiveness.

How assertive are you? What stops us from being assertive?
Practical strategies to start building our assertiveness
Learn how to ask for help, saying no, and accepting compliments.

Week 3: Wednesday 19th May- 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm
Money and mental health.

What is our money mindset is?
How our mindsets to money impact our financial resilience.
How to build a budget and trim our spending.
How saving can help us be financially resilient.
Looking at online shopping and how it can help us to save money
Using websites such as money advice service/benefits calculator
Staying safe when shopping online, recognizing scams and dodgy websites.

Week 4: Wednesday 26th May – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
What goals do we have and how can we identify and set goals?

Looking at our strengths and skills
Identifying areas to improve, what opportunities are there for us
Practical strategies to start building our assertiveness
What threats can we identify that may prevent us from moving forward?
Understanding how to overcome barriers

Each of these sessions is interactive and offering real practical advice including short videos to watch, quizzes, discussions, and takeaway tools.
Eligibility
The course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break or retired).
*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.*
For more information about eligibility or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite
This project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund

Change It - Building Better Opportunities
2021-05-05 10:30 - 2021-05-26 12:30
This 4-week programme is open to anyone who is not in paid employment & living in Liverpool City Region who is looking to change their life.

**Please note this is a funded programme, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking**
This 4-week free programme is open to anyone who is currently not in paid employment and living in The Liverpool City Region, looking to change their life (see below for full eligibility criteria).
Starts: Wednesday 5th May and runs each following 4 Wednesday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom.
What is Change It Building Better Opportunities?
Week by week this programme will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want.
Programme outline:
Week 1: Wednesday 5th May – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Starting with developing a positive mindset

How our thoughts can impact our feelings and behavior
Why do we have negative thoughts? Where do they come from?
Challenging negative thinking
Practical strategies: affirmations, gratitude, positive self-talk, mindfulness

Week 2:Wednesday 12th May- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Looking at these behaviors, what are assertiveness, passive, passive-aggressiveness.

How assertive are you? What stops us from being assertive?
Practical strategies to start building our assertiveness
Learn how to ask for help, saying no, and accepting compliments.

Week 3: Wednesday 19th May- 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm
Money and mental health.

What is our money mindset is?
How our mindsets to money impact our financial resilience.
How to build a budget and trim our spending.
How saving can help us be financially resilient.
Looking at online shopping and how it can help us to save money
Using websites such as money advice service/benefits calculator
Staying safe when shopping online, recognizing scams and dodgy websites.

Week 4: Wednesday 26th May – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
What goals do we have and how can we identify and set goals?

Looking at our strengths and skills
Identifying areas to improve, what opportunities are there for us
Practical strategies to start building our assertiveness
What threats can we identify that may prevent us from moving forward?
Understanding how to overcome barriers

Each of these sessions is interactive and offering real practical advice including short videos to watch, quizzes, discussions, and takeaway tools.
Eligibility
The course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break or retired).
This programme is funded by European Social Fund so one of our team members will be in touch to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above-mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite

Enterprise Hub Presents: Basic Bookkeeping
2021-05-05 10:30 - 12:00
An introduction to bookkeeping and how to use it for your business!

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme, please contact us .
Enterprise Hub Presents: Basic Bookkeeping
Basic Bookkeeping will improve and enhance your bookkeeping skills for running your own business. Through simple techniques you will learn how to manage your business finances.
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! We can help you with hands-on practice and give you lots of resources that will guide you through basic bookkeeping.
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online on Wednesday 5th May, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy
2021-05-04 10:30 - 2021-05-05 12:00
An introduction to social media and how to use it for your business!

Please book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme, please contact us .
Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy
Learn about the different social media tools that are available for your business. Blogging, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn – Which platform is best for your business?
About the event
This informative 2-part online course will guide you through the different platforms, explore time saving techniques and look at a social media marketing strategy to market your business in a cost effective and efficient way.
This course will help you to firmly establish your brand online and by the end of the day you will have been shown tools to create an online presence at no cost.
**Zoom links will be sent out the working day before the session. If you haven’t received the link, please check your junk mail/spam. If you still haven’t received it, please contact us on hello@thewo.org.uk **
This course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside, and booking is essential. It will take place online in 2 parts, on Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th May, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Unconscious Bias - Level 2
2021-05-04 10:00 - 2021-05-18 12:00
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 three 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.
The training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions, Tuesday 4th, 11th & 18th May, 10.00am – 12:00pm.
Eligibility
This programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) but please contact our team to check full eligibility.
As this project is funded by the European Social Fund, you will need to provide evidence of right to work in the UK and fill in a registration form. One of our team will be in touch to collect this from you before the course starts.
Examples of evidence you could provide includes:

Passport
National Insurance number card or letter from HMRC
Birth or adoption certificate

We will also need some evidence of your current employment status, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances.
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Level Up : One Hour To Complete Your CV- CANCELLED
2021-05-03 10:30 - 11:30
This 1 hour course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment and want help creating a winning CV.

This one-hour course is open to men and women living in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment at the minute and would like help preparing a CV that will give them the best chance of securing an interview.
Starts: Monday 3rd May 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

What is a CV, and what style of CV will work best for me?
What do I include on a CV? What language do I use?
How do I make my CV stand out from the rest?
Understanding employers will score your application by comparing your CV to the person spec and learning how to tailor yours to the role
How to create a strong cover letter

Eligibility
The course is run as part of a wider Building Better Opportunities programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are not in paid employment or who are economically inactive (perhaps a student , home maker, taking a career break, full time carer or retired).
This programme is part funded by European Social Fund so we need to collect to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:

your passport
birth certificate
National Insurance Card for example

Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:

a letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account
a doctors letter
entitlement to state retirement pension letter
correspondence from an educational establishment if you are a student

One of our team will be in touch to offer some support with this. Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email hello@thewo.org.uk
Please note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite
