The Women's Organisation

Resilience - Level 2
2021-05-07 10:00 - 2021-05-21 12:00 (Europe/London)
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

Reflect and Select: Planning your next step
2021-04-30 10:00 - 2021-05-07 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.)

Friday 30th April 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.

Friday 7th 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

Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic (Start-up Conference)
2021-04-29 11:00 - 12:30
This Launchpad 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 Launchpad 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.
Meet our panelists!
Claire Morton – Ell & Dee

Master NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Practitioner, Yoga Teacher and #1 Best Selling Author Claire Morton is one of the UK’s most sought-after transformational wellbeing coaches. A multiple award winner, Claire is a highly motivated High-Performance Coach with a passion for learning and development with over 20 years coaching experience in the corporate world. Claire specialises in helping high achievers “sort their heads and hearts out” with her unique blend of science-based education, NLP, Yogic science and philosophy and a no-BS straight talking approach that supports them to accelerate their lives to the next level of their business / personal goals – without the burn out and stress they’ve become accustomed to.

Melanie Skeete & Bianca Skeete – My Social Sister ltd

Melanie & Bianca Skeete are 2 of the four owners of My Social Sister Ltd which was established March 2020.

Melanie & Bianca had the idea to create a social media support company for small businesses. Mel has a Corporate Project management back ground at Unilever & Seadrill, & Bianca Social Media Lead at online fashion company ‘I Saw it first’ which she co-founded.
“Our other sister Anouska (Shop owner) came on board, then due to COVID last year pretty slow for us. We all work full time, 2 of us have children.
Our fourth sister came on board this year Alex (Teacher) and we re-branded and relaunched ourselves.
We now focus on empowering women, helping be the best they can be. We designed a 90 days self-investment planner which is selling really well and are offering support sessions and memberships. Also merchandise is on sale at Anouska’s shop HOST.”

Enterprise Hub Presents: Understanding Tax & NI
2021-04-28 10:30 - 12:00
An introduction to tax and NI, and how to plan for Self-Assessment

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: Understanding Tax and National Insurance
Keep your business safe and learn to understand your National Insurance and Tax requirements.
The Women’s Organisation will guide you through how to register as a Sole Trader, how to pay HMRC, your legal requirements and the support tools available. Learn the basics of Tax and National Insurance and ensure your business is being run smoothly.
Having attended this session you will be able to calculate your Tax and NI payments and plan key dates for Self-Assessment.

**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 28th April, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

CANCELLED - Level Up To The Perfect Interview
2021-04-28 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: Wednesday 28th April 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 part of a wider ‘Level Up, Move On’ Scholarship programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN aged between 18-30 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, homemaker, 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 center / 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

Level up Industry panel: ARTS
2021-04-27 11:00 - 12:30
Are you thinking of a career in the arts but not sure where to start? Hear from industry professionals with advice and experience to share!

Are you thinking of a career in the arts but don’t know where to start?
Join us on for our Level up: ARTS event where our expert panel will be on hand to share practical hints and tips on how to get started, along with advice about routes into the industry.
Join us on Tuesday 27th April, on Zoom from 11.00am – 12.30pm

First panellist announced!

Claire McColgan MBE, Director of Culture Liverpool
Director of Culture Liverpool, responsible for Legacy, Major Events, Liverpool Film Office, Cruise Liverpool, Tourism, City Halls and Cultural Policy since 2009.
Claire spearheads multi award-winning events of national and international acclaim including the unique Royal de Luxe Giant Spectaculars with combined audience of 1.8m, (Visit England’s Tourism Event of the Year 2016) and Three Queens, One Magnificent City, which attracted 1million visitors to the shores of the Mersey.
A champion of public engagement in arts and culture, in 2000 Claire developed the successful participation programme (Creative Communities) that was instrumental in Liverpool’s transformative Capital of Culture bid. In 2006 she was appointed Executive Producer of European Capital of Culture with responsibility for major events, public participation and community engagement.
Claire is a national and international advisor on best practice in Culture acting for Arts Council England and Ireland, the British Council, Local Government Association and as consultant advisor to the London Borough of Culture programme. She recently represented the UK Local Government in a UK Brazilian Cultural Policy Exchange funded by the Ministry of Culture in Brazil and the DCMS. A director on the Board of Derry/Londonderry City of Culture programme, Claire is currently a Board Director for Galway 2020.

Kaya Herstad
Devoted to artist development, songwriting and performance coaching, vocal habilitation and rehabilitation and singing teacher training, Kaya has made a name for herself internationally as a highly sought-after vocal teacher, lecturer and Singer/Songwriter.

Kaya’s diverse portfolio career includes founding and being the artistic director of Threshold Festival in her Liverpool home, and a general harmony fanatic and vocal geek with an interest in quirky instruments and new experiences. She made England her home in 1999 and has become an established artist with a track record of performances from “Royal Variety Show”, to the “BBC Songwriting Showcase”, from “Liverpool Sound City” to LA’s VocalizeU. As well as these prestigious performances, Kaya has several tours under her belt the UK and abroad as a solo artist or with her award winning band ‘Science of the Lamps’.

This event is open to individuals living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
For more information or to book a place on this session via email, 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

One Hour To Kickstart Your Confidence
2021-04-27 09:00 - 10:00
Why do we lose confidence and how can we build it back again?
Tips, tricks and strategies for being a more confident you.

This one hour course is to women and men in the Liverpool City Region who want to build back their confidence.
Starts: Tuesday 27th April, 9am -10am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

Why do we lose confidence and how can we build it back again?
Tips, tricks and strategies for being a more confident you.

**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: Creating Career Confidence
2021-04-23 09:30 - 2021-05-07 12:30
This 3-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 3-week free programme is the compulsory part of our ‘Level Up, Move On’ scholarship programme for Men and Women aged between 18-30 who are living in Liverpool City Region and not currently in paid employment (see below for full eligibility criteria).
Starts: Friday 23rd April and runs for the following 3 Fridays 9:30 am – 12:30 pm via Zoom. (course outline and dates below)
What is Level Up: Creating Career Confidence?
As part of our ‘Level Up’ Scholarship, this ‘Creating Career Confidence’ programme will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want, and build your confidence to take the next steps towards work.
Programme outline:
Week 1: Friday 23rd April – 9:30 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 30th April 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Looking at these behaviors, what is 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 7th May – 9:30 am – 12: 30 pm
Money and Setting Goals

What is our money mindset?
How our mindset on money impacts our financial resilience.
How to build a budget and trim our spending.
Looking at our strengths and skills
Identifying areas to improve, what opportunities are there for us
Practical strategies to start building our assertiveness

Each of these sessions is interactive and offers 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 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

WO Connect - Meet The Media
2021-04-22 11:00 - 12:30
Meet The Media is back and live on Zoom. Join us to discover tips and advice to get your business recognised by local and national media.

Meet the Media is back by popular demand! Join us at our annual sell-out event to discover the tips and tricks to getting your business recognised by local and national media.
Good press can be critical for the success of small businesses and can really take your brand to the next level. Media attention lets people know that your business exists, develops your reputation, and can be cost-effective!
And at Meet the Media, you’ll be learning from the best! We have a panel of journalists, media and PR experts on hand to share practical hints and tips on how to get your business in front of all the right people and raise your profile.
Join us on Thursday 22nd April, on Zoom from 11am – 12:30pm
Meet our Panel!

Elaine Wilcox

Elaine Willcox is a Correspondent with ITV News, lead correspondent with ITV Granada and Deputy Editor. Elaine has worked for ITV for more than twenty years, telling some of the biggest stories across the North West. Elaine’s undercover filming in China with the families caught up in the Morecambe Bay cockling disaster was recognised with National and International awards, including an historic first BAFTA for regional news.

Tony McDonough

Tony McDonough is an award-winning business journalist with a 29-year career in the media. He has worked in print, broadcast and online and, for several years, was a senior business reporter at the Liverpool Post & Echo. He now runs Liverpool Business News in partnership with Jennie Lewis.

WO Connect
The Women’s Organisations WO Connect (formerly Business Club) is an exclusive women’s only networking group which is open to female business owners.
Membership is open to female business owners only and is per individual not per business. Additional staff members can be booked onto individual events as you go. Our events will mostly be held online or at our flagship building, 54 St James Street in Liverpool but members are welcome to join from anywhere.
How much does it cost?
We don’t have a membership fee as such. All we ask is that you make a one-off donation to The Women’s Organisation charity. This donation will help towards the cost of running WO Connect and help us continue to deliver our support for women in business. The minimum donation is £25 and this instates you as a ‘member for life’ – that’s right, no annual renewal fees. We also welcome larger donations, just specify the amount when completing your membership form.

CANCELLED - Level Up To The Perfect Interview
2021-04-22 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 22nd April – 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 part of a wider ‘Level Up, Move On’ Scholarship programme and is open to WOMEN & MEN aged between 18-30 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, homemaker, 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 center / 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

CANCELLED Your Next Step: One Hour To Prepare For Your Interview
2021-04-21 10:30 - 11:30
This 1 hour course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help preparing for an interview.

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 for an interview.
Starts: Wednesday 21st April 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

Did you know that in job interviews employers make their minds up about you in the first seven minutes?
How do you prepare for a job interview?
What are employers really looking for?
We take you through the planning and preparation stages and give you ideas for how to answer unexpected and difficult questions, so you can demonstrate that you are the right person for the job.

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

CANCELLED - Change It - Building Better Opportunities
2021-04-20 10:30 - 2021-05-11 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: Tuesday 20th April and runs each following 4 Tuesday’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: Tuesday 20th April – 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: Tuesday 27th April- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Looking at these behaviors, what is 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: Tuesday 4th 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: Tuesday 11th 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

One Hour To Sort Out Your Stress
2021-04-20 09:00 - 10:00
Feeling overwhelmed is a natural response. Learn how to manage stress and move forward.

This one hour course is to women and men in the Liverpool City Region who want to learn stress management techniques.
Starts: Tuesday 20th April, 9am -10am via Zoom
Over the session, you will cover:

The signs, symptoms, and causes of stress
What stops us from caring for ourselves?
Lifestyle changes
The ability to categorise reasons for stress
How to develop coping strategies

**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

Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course
2021-04-19 10:30 - 2021-04-20 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 Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th April, 10.30am – 12.30pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Presenting Online (Zoom) - Level 3
2021-04-16 10:00 - 2021-04-30 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, Friday 16th, 23rd & 30th April, 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

Change It: Building Better Opportunities
2021-04-15 10:30 - 2021-05-06 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: Thursday 15th April and runs each following 4 Thursday’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: Thursday 15th April – 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: Thursday 22nd April- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Looking at these behaviors, what is 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: Thursday 29th April – 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: Thursday 6th 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 economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break or retired) or not in paid employment.
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: Building a Social Media Strategy
2021-04-15 10:30 - 2021-04-16 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 Thursday 15th and Friday 16th April, 10.30am – 12.00pm.
Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111

Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic (Start-up Conference)
2021-04-14 11:00 - 12:30
This Launchpad 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 Launchpad 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.
Meet our panelists!
Rachel Gilbertson – Founder of Roxiie’s Treasures

Rachel Gilbertson is the owner of Roxiie’s Treasures, which she started at the age of 19 back in 2013 with the help of The Women’s Organisation.
She’s gone through having rented spaces to a shop of her own, and selling at craft fairs and events and in other businesses selling handmade Crosby Beach and Liverpool themed cushions and gifts. She is also involved with Small Business Saturday UK.

Christina McDermott – Founder of Cattington

Christina has over a decade’s experience of working in social media with some of the world’s best known brands. She established Cattington in 2017.

Her work has seen her create social media strategy, community management campaigns and branded content for Unilever’s portfolio of global food brands; including Knorr, Stork margarine, Flora, Wall’s ice cream and Magnum. She has also worked on branded content and content strategy for Marks and Spencer, RADA and Jaguar USA among others and provided community management and influencer outreach services to Pottermore, General Mills, Reckitt Benckiser and Danone.
