BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Women's Organisation - ECPv6.3.7//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Women's Organisation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Women's Organisation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210507T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210211T101949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210522T165352Z UID:5339-1620381600-1621598400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Resilience - Level 2 DESCRIPTION:This three week accredited training programme will explore resilience and outline practical strategies we can put in place.\n\n\nDo you need a resilience boost and some practical strategies to strengthen those inner reserves during these challenging times? \nIntroducing this new accredited training\, funded through the European Social Fund\, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification! \nAbout this training \nThis 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. \n\nWhere does resilience come from? \nWhy is it important to have a positive outlook? \nHow do you keep things in perspective?\n\nThe training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions\, Friday 7th\, 14th & 21st May\, 10.00am – 12:00pm. \nEligibility \nThis programme is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton). \nAs 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. \nExamples of evidence you could provide includes: \n\nPassport\nNational Insurance number card or letter from HMRC\nBirth or adoption certificate\n\nWe will also need some evidence of your current employment status\, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances. \nQuestions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/resilience-3/ CATEGORIES:Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/3155da0ccf040bd522a4f60da98f3b2f.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210507T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210507T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210424T165345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210508T162323Z UID:5989-1620378000-1620381600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:One Hour To Recharge Your Resilience DESCRIPTION:When life knocks you down\, learn how to get back up again. Strategies for picking yourself up and moving forward.\n\n\nThis one hour course is open to women and men in the Liverpool City Region who need a resilience boost! \nStarts: Friday 7th May\, 9am – 10am\, via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nWhen life knocks you down\, learn how to get back up again.\nStrategies for picking yourself up and moving forward.\n\n**Please read** \nEligibility\n \n\n \nThe 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).\n \n\n \n*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.*\n \n\n \nFor 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\n \n\n \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/one-hour-to-recharge-your-resilience/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/d2b4f1c074707f0aa428b92d0309bbff.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210506T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210506T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210416T093725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210508T162322Z UID:5911-1620295200-1620316800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Level Up To The Perfect Interview DESCRIPTION:This course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help to ace job interviews\n\n\nThis 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! \nStarts: Thursday 6th May 10: 00 am – 16:00 am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nHow to prepare before your interview \nHow to use the STAR method during your interview\nUnderstanding positive body language \nHow to build your confidence and calm your nerves\n\nEligibility \n\nThe 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).\n \n\n \n*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.*\n \n\n \nFor 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\n \n\n \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/level-up-to-the-perfect-interview-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/b4291c1004749f5b5910b933e2f4da29.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210505T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210526T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210320T105403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210529T162309Z UID:5751-1620210600-1622032200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Change It - Building Better Opportunities DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n**Please note this is a funded programme\, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking** \nThis 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). \nStarts: Wednesday 5th May and runs each following 4 Wednesday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom. \nWhat is Change It Building Better Opportunities? \nWeek by week this programme will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want. \nProgramme outline: \nWeek 1: Wednesday 5th May – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \nStarting with developing a positive mindset \n\nHow our thoughts can impact our feelings and behavior\nWhy do we have negative thoughts? Where do they come from? \nChallenging negative thinking \nPractical strategies: affirmations\, gratitude\, positive self-talk\, mindfulness\n\nWeek 2:Wednesday 12th May- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \n Looking at these behaviors\, what are assertiveness\, passive\, passive-aggressiveness. \n\nHow assertive are you? What stops us from being assertive? \nPractical strategies to start building our assertiveness\nLearn how to ask for help\, saying no\, and accepting compliments. \n\nWeek 3: Wednesday 19th May- 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm \nMoney and mental health. \n\nWhat is our money mindset is? \nHow our mindsets to money impact our financial resilience.\nHow to build a budget and trim our spending. \nHow saving can help us be financially resilient. \nLooking at online shopping and how it can help us to save money \nUsing websites such as money advice service/benefits calculator\nStaying safe when shopping online\, recognizing scams and dodgy websites. \n\nWeek 4: Wednesday 26th May – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \n What goals do we have and how can we identify and set goals? \n\nLooking at our strengths and skills \nIdentifying areas to improve\, what opportunities are there for us \nPractical strategies to start building our assertiveness\nWhat threats can we identify that may prevent us from moving forward?\nUnderstanding how to overcome barriers\n\nEach of these sessions is interactive and offering real practical advice including short videos to watch\, quizzes\, discussions\, and takeaway tools. \nEligibility \nThe 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). \n*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.* \nFor 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 \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/change-it-building-better-opportunities-7-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/5f9d82f51d1250ead68b1897b78116f9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210505T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210526T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210320T105403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210320T105403Z UID:5752-1620210600-1622032200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Change It - Building Better Opportunities DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n**Please note this is a funded programme\, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking** \nThis 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). \nStarts: Wednesday 5th May and runs each following 4 Wednesday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom. \nWhat is Change It Building Better Opportunities? \nWeek by week this programme will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want. \nProgramme outline: \nWeek 1: Wednesday 5th May – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \nStarting with developing a positive mindset \n\nHow our thoughts can impact our feelings and behavior\nWhy do we have negative thoughts? Where do they come from? \nChallenging negative thinking \nPractical strategies: affirmations\, gratitude\, positive self-talk\, mindfulness\n\nWeek 2:Wednesday 12th May- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \n Looking at these behaviors\, what are assertiveness\, passive\, passive-aggressiveness. \n\nHow assertive are you? What stops us from being assertive? \nPractical strategies to start building our assertiveness\nLearn how to ask for help\, saying no\, and accepting compliments. \n\nWeek 3: Wednesday 19th May- 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm \nMoney and mental health. \n\nWhat is our money mindset is? \nHow our mindsets to money impact our financial resilience.\nHow to build a budget and trim our spending. \nHow saving can help us be financially resilient. \nLooking at online shopping and how it can help us to save money \nUsing websites such as money advice service/benefits calculator\nStaying safe when shopping online\, recognizing scams and dodgy websites. \n\nWeek 4: Wednesday 26th May – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \n What goals do we have and how can we identify and set goals? \n\nLooking at our strengths and skills \nIdentifying areas to improve\, what opportunities are there for us \nPractical strategies to start building our assertiveness\nWhat threats can we identify that may prevent us from moving forward?\nUnderstanding how to overcome barriers\n\nEach of these sessions is interactive and offering real practical advice including short videos to watch\, quizzes\, discussions\, and takeaway tools. \nEligibility \nThe 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). \nThis 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: \nSomething to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of: \n\n your passport\nbirth certificate \nNational Insurance Card for example\n\nSomething to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment\, for example: \n\na letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account \na doctors letter\nentitlement to state retirement pension letter \ncorrespondence from an educational establishment if you are a student\n\nOnce the form is completed and all the evidence received\, we will send you the link for joining the sessions. \nIf 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. \nFor 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 \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/change-it-building-better-opportunities-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/5f9d82f51d1250ead68b1897b78116f9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210505T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210505T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210407T113401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210508T162321Z UID:5858-1620210600-1620216000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Presents: Basic Bookkeeping DESCRIPTION:An introduction to bookkeeping and how to use it for your business!\n\n\nPlease book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme\, please contact us . \nEnterprise Hub Presents: Basic Bookkeeping \nBasic 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. \n 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. \n**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 ** \nThis course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside\, and booking is essential. It will take place online on Wednesday 5th May\, 10.30am – 12.00pm. \nContact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-basic-bookkeeping-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/5c0423d9cff134b05fad2521f3a87cb5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210504T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210505T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210424T165344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210508T162321Z UID:5984-1620124200-1620216000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy DESCRIPTION:An introduction to social media and how to use it for your business!\n\n\nPlease book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme\, please contact us . \nEnterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy \nLearn about the different social media tools that are available for your business. Blogging\, Twitter\, Facebook and LinkedIn – Which platform is best for your business? \nAbout the event \nThis 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. \nThis 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. \n**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 ** \nThis 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. \nContact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-building-a-social-media-strategy-14/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/a3bcade4e7cb09903401dd238771fed5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210504T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210505T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210424T165344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T165344Z UID:5985-1620124200-1620216000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy DESCRIPTION:An introduction to social media and how to use it for your business!\n\n\nPlease book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme\, please contact us . \nEnterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy \nLearn about the different social media tools that are available for your business. Blogging\, Twitter\, Facebook and LinkedIn – Which platform is best for your business? \nAbout the event \nThis 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. \nThis 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. \n**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 ** \nThis 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. \nContact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-building-a-social-media-strategy-15/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/a3bcade4e7cb09903401dd238771fed5-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210504T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210211T101947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210522T165350Z UID:5337-1620122400-1621339200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Unconscious Bias - Level 2 DESCRIPTION:This three week accredited training programme will look at how unconscious bias shapes the world around us and how we can tackle it.\n\n\nHow does unconscious bias shape our perspectives\, and how can we challenge it in our everyday life? \nIntroducing this new accredited training\, funded through the European Social Fund\, where you will complete one unit of a Level 2 qualification! \nAbout this training \nOver three sessions\, we look at where unconscious bias comes from and how it shapes the world around us. \n\nReflect on personal biases and learn about ways to challenge and change the way you think. \nWhy do we tend to prefer people who are like us?\nWhat leads to stereotyping and how do we reinforce stereotypes without realising? \nWhy are some people constantly overlooked and excluded? \nCrucially\, what can we do about it?\n\nThese 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. \nThis 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. \nThe training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions\, Tuesday 4th\, 11th & 18th May\, 10.00am – 12:00pm. \nEligibility \nThis 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. \nAs 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. \nExamples of evidence you could provide includes: \n\nPassport\nNational Insurance number card or letter from HMRC\nBirth or adoption certificate\n\nWe will also need some evidence of your current employment status\, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances. \nQuestions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/unconscious-bias/ CATEGORIES:Business Training,Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/91108a923036d093c5341dad90312434.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210503T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210503T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210424T165342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210508T162319Z UID:5980-1620037800-1620041400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Level Up : One Hour To Complete Your CV- CANCELLED DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nThis 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. \nStarts: Monday 3rd May 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nWhat is a CV\, and what style of CV will work best for me?\nWhat do I include on a CV? What language do I use?\nHow do I make my CV stand out from the rest? \nUnderstanding employers will score your application by comparing your CV to the person spec and learning how to tailor yours to the role\nHow to create a strong cover letter\n\nEligibility \nThe 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). \nThis 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: \nSomething to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of: \n\n your passport\nbirth certificate \nNational Insurance Card for example\n\nSomething to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment\, for example: \n\na letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account \na doctors letter\nentitlement to state retirement pension letter \ncorrespondence from an educational establishment if you are a student\n\nOne 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. \nIf 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. \nFor 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 \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/level-up-one-hour-to-complete-your-cv-cancelled-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cb033513514fba9875b80455cc3d30ae.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210503T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210503T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210424T165342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T165342Z UID:5981-1620037800-1620041400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Level Up : One Hour To Complete Your CV- CANCELLED DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nThis 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. \nStarts: Monday 3rd May 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nWhat is a CV\, and what style of CV will work best for me?\nWhat do I include on a CV? What language do I use?\nHow do I make my CV stand out from the rest? \nUnderstanding employers will score your application by comparing your CV to the person spec and learning how to tailor yours to the role\nHow to create a strong cover letter\n\nEligibility \nThe 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). \nThis 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: \nSomething to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of: \n\n your passport\nbirth certificate \nNational Insurance Card for example\n\nSomething to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment\, for example: \n\na letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account \na doctors letter\nentitlement to state retirement pension letter \ncorrespondence from an educational establishment if you are a student\n\nOne 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. \nIf 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. \nFor 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 \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/level-up-one-hour-to-complete-your-cv-cancelled/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cb033513514fba9875b80455cc3d30ae.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210430T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210507T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210416T082721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210508T162323Z UID:5887-1619776800-1620392400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Reflect and Select: Planning your next step DESCRIPTION:This two-day course will help you to reflect on your past career history\, and help you to select your next step.\n\n\nThis 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. \nAre you ready for the next step in your career – but don’t know where to start? \nBusiness 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. \nAcross 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.) \n \nFriday 30th April 10am – 1pm. \n Day 1 – Reflect \nReflecting on past career history whilst interweaving confidence building. \n\nWhy 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.\n\n\nIdentifying Achievements – focussing on all the amazing things we have achieved and recognising that we haven’t just “done” a job.\n\n\nTransferable 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.\n\n\nIdentifying strengths – over the two days we will complete a SWOT analysis\, on day one we will consider our strengths.\n\nFriday 7th May 10am – 1pm. \nDay 2 – Select \nSelecting the right path/what next. \n\nJob search – we reveal the hidden job market and share job searching hints and tips.\n\n\nBudgeting – we consider budgeting for the new job\, such as ‘how will I get to work/what is it going to cost?’. \n\n\nMarketing yourself – how can we proactively market ourselves via LinkedIn\, creating a network of business contacts. \n\n\nAction plan – Each attendee will complete the sessions with an action plan containing achievable goals \n\nEligibility \nThe 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). \n*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.* \nFor 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 \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/reflect-and-select-planning-your-next-step/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/c94fecac6e9a0fa88b59141b12607b84.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210429T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210429T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210221T153910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210501T162331Z UID:5560-1619694000-1619699400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic (Start-up Conference) DESCRIPTION:This Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of starting your own business\n\n\n\n Are you thinking of starting a business but wondering if it is possible in the current climate?\nAre you looking for ways to build a new income for yourself and exploring self-employment as an option?\nDo you have business ideas you’ve never yet looked into but think now could be the time to explore?\n\nThis 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. \nLed 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. \nThe 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. \nEnterprise 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. \nMeet our panelists! \nClaire Morton – Ell & Dee \n\n\n\nMaster 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. \n \nMelanie Skeete & Bianca Skeete – My Social Sister ltd \n\n\n\n\nMelanie & Bianca Skeete are 2 of the four owners of My Social Sister Ltd which was established March 2020. \n \nMelanie & 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. \n“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. \nOur fourth sister came on board this year Alex (Teacher) and we re-branded and relaunched ourselves. \nWe 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.” URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/launchpad-starting-a-business-during-a-pandemic-start-up-conference-25/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/74e01f4982511823bdb0dd10cbfa7989.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210428T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210428T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210424T165341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210501T162331Z UID:5976-1619605800-1619611200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Presents: Understanding Tax & NI DESCRIPTION:An introduction to tax and NI\, and how to plan for Self-Assessment\n\n\nPlease book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme\, please contact us . \nEnterprise Hub Presents: Understanding Tax and National Insurance \nKeep your business safe and learn to understand your National Insurance and Tax requirements. \nThe 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.  \nHaving attended this session you will be able to calculate your Tax and NI payments and plan key dates for Self-Assessment. \n \n**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 ** \nThis course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside\, and booking is essential. It will take place online \, on Wednesday 28th April\, 10.30am – 12.00pm. \nContact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-understanding-tax-ni-13/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/7e3ff71c83152c1eec75b9010e19ec5d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210428T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210428T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210424T165341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T165341Z UID:5977-1619605800-1619611200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Presents: Understanding Tax & NI DESCRIPTION:An introduction to tax and NI\, and how to plan for Self-Assessment\n\n\nPlease book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme\, please contact us . \nEnterprise Hub Presents: Understanding Tax and National Insurance \nKeep your business safe and learn to understand your National Insurance and Tax requirements. \nThe 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.  \nHaving attended this session you will be able to calculate your Tax and NI payments and plan key dates for Self-Assessment. \n \n**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 ** \nThis course is open to WOMEN in Merseyside\, and booking is essential. It will take place online \, on Wednesday 28th April\, 10.30am – 12.00pm. \nContact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-understanding-tax-ni-14/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/7e3ff71c83152c1eec75b9010e19ec5d-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210428T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210424T165339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210501T162331Z UID:5972-1619604000-1619625600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Level Up To The Perfect Interview DESCRIPTION:This course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help to ace job interviews\n\n\nThis 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! \nStarts: Wednesday 28th April 10: 00 am – 16:00 am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nHow to prepare before your interview \nHow to use the STAR method during your interview\nUnderstanding positive body language \nHow to build your confidence and calm your nerves\n\nEligibility \nThe 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). \nThis 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: \nSomething to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of: \n\n your passport\nbirth certificate \nNational Insurance Card for example\n\nSomething to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment\, for example: \n\na letter from job center / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account \na doctors letter\nentitlement to state retirement pension letter \ncorrespondence from an educational establishment if you are a student\n\nOne 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. \nIf 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. \nFor 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 \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/cancelled-level-up-to-the-perfect-interview-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/567591acaf85c5abd7a8780ec7b67efb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210428T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210424T165339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T165339Z UID:5973-1619604000-1619625600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Level Up To The Perfect Interview DESCRIPTION:This course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help to ace job interviews\n\n\nThis 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! \nStarts: Wednesday 28th April 10: 00 am – 16:00 am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nHow to prepare before your interview \nHow to use the STAR method during your interview\nUnderstanding positive body language \nHow to build your confidence and calm your nerves\n\nEligibility \nThe 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). \nThis 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: \nSomething to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of: \n\n your passport\nbirth certificate \nNational Insurance Card for example\n\nSomething to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment\, for example: \n\na letter from job center / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account \na doctors letter\nentitlement to state retirement pension letter \ncorrespondence from an educational establishment if you are a student\n\nOne 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. \nIf 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. \nFor 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 \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/cancelled-level-up-to-the-perfect-interview-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/567591acaf85c5abd7a8780ec7b67efb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210427T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210427T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210421T113633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210501T162330Z UID:5957-1619521200-1619526600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Level up Industry panel: ARTS DESCRIPTION: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!\n\n\nAre you thinking of a career in the arts but don’t know where to start? \nJoin 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. \nJoin us on Tuesday 27th April\, on Zoom from 11.00am – 12.30pm \n \nFirst panellist announced! \n\n\n\nClaire McColgan MBE\, Director of Culture Liverpool \nDirector of Culture Liverpool\, responsible for Legacy\, Major Events\, Liverpool Film Office\, Cruise Liverpool\, Tourism\, City Halls and Cultural Policy since 2009. \nClaire 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. \nA 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. \nClaire 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. \n\n\n\nKaya Herstad \nDevoted 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. \n \nKaya’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’. \n \n\n\nThis event is open to individuals living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool\, Sefton\, Knowsley\, Wirral\, St Helens\, or Halton) \nFor 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 \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/level-up-industry-panel-arts/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/8e1e3c570ad3b698d944723388473280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210427T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210427T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210413T104648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210501T162330Z UID:5876-1619514000-1619517600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:One Hour To Kickstart Your Confidence DESCRIPTION:Why do we lose confidence and how can we build it back again?\nTips\, tricks and strategies for being a more confident you.\n\n\nThis one hour course is to women and men in the Liverpool City Region who want to build back their confidence. \nStarts: Tuesday 27th April\, 9am -10am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nWhy do we lose confidence and how can we build it back again?\nTips\, tricks and strategies for being a more confident you.\n\n**Please read** \nEligibility\n \n \nThe 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).\n \n\n \n*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.*\n \n\n \nFor 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\n \n\n \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/one-hour-to-kickstart-your-confidence/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/8cdb3e53554960a6e47df4a83e255ec1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210423T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210507T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210416T093810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210508T162323Z UID:5913-1619170200-1620390600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Level Up: Creating Career Confidence DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n**Please note this is a funded programme\, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking** \nThis 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). \nStarts: Friday 23rd April and runs for the following 3 Fridays 9:30 am – 12:30 pm via Zoom. (course outline and dates below) \nWhat is Level Up: Creating Career Confidence? \nAs 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. \nProgramme outline: \nWeek 1: Friday 23rd April – 9:30 am – 12:30 pm \nStarting with developing a positive mindset \n\nHow our thoughts can impact our feelings and behavior.\nWhy do we have negative thoughts? Where do they come from? \nChallenging negative thinking.\nPractical strategies: affirmations\, gratitude\, positive self-talk\, mindfulness.\n\nWeek 2: Friday 30th April 9:30 am – 12:30 pm \n Looking at these behaviors\, what is assertiveness\, passive\, passive-aggressiveness. \n\nHow assertive are you? What stops us from being assertive? \nPractical strategies to start building our assertiveness.\nLearn how to ask for help\, saying no\, and accepting compliments. \n\nWeek 3: Friday 7th May – 9:30 am – 12: 30 pm \nMoney and Setting Goals \n\nWhat is our money mindset? \nHow our mindset on money impacts our financial resilience.\nHow to build a budget and trim our spending. \nLooking at our strengths and skills \nIdentifying areas to improve\, what opportunities are there for us \nPractical strategies to start building our assertiveness\n\nEach of these sessions is interactive and offers real practical advice including short videos to watch\, quizzes\, discussions\, and takeaway tools. \n \nEligibility\n \n\n \nThe 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).\n \n\n \n*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.*\n \n\n \nFor 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\n \n\n \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/level-up-creating-career-confidence/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/e9c3db6683229da6b886eb4adbeebdfc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210422T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210422T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210211T101946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T165338Z UID:5335-1619089200-1619094600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:WO Connect - Meet The Media DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nMeet 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. \nGood 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! \nAnd 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. \nJoin us on Thursday 22nd April\, on Zoom from 11am – 12:30pm \nMeet our Panel! \n \n\n\n\nElaine Wilcox\n \nElaine 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.\n \n \n\n\n\nTony McDonough\n \nTony 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.\n \n \n\n\nWO Connect \nThe Women’s Organisations WO Connect (formerly Business Club) is an exclusive women’s only networking group which is open to female business owners. \nMembership 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. \nHow much does it cost? \nWe 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. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/wo-connect-meet-the-media/ CATEGORIES:Business Training,WoConnect ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/47c439479b035c82d0846a5cb6b74701.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210422T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210422T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210416T092907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T165338Z UID:5909-1619085600-1619107200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Level Up To The Perfect Interview DESCRIPTION:This course is open to men & women in Liverpool City Region who are not in paid employment & want help to ace job interviews\n\n\nThis 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! \nStarts: Thursday 22nd April – 10: 00 am – 16:00 am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nHow to prepare before your interview \nHow to use the STAR method during your interview\nUnderstanding positive body language \nHow to build your confidence and calm your nerves\n\nEligibility \nThe 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). \nThis 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: \nSomething to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of: \n\n your passport\nbirth certificate \nNational Insurance Card for example\n\nSomething to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment\, for example: \n\na letter from job center / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account \na doctors letter\nentitlement to state retirement pension letter \ncorrespondence from an educational establishment if you are a student\n\nOne 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. \nIf 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. \nFor 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 \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/cancelled-level-up-to-the-perfect-interview/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/92d6a82aea861bffe582839de18e6610.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210421T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210421T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210413T122449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T165337Z UID:5878-1619001000-1619004600@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:CANCELLED Your Next Step: One Hour To Prepare For Your Interview DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nThis 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. \nStarts: Wednesday 21st April 10: 30 am – 11:30 am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\nDid you know that in job interviews employers make their minds up about you in the first seven minutes?\nHow do you prepare for a job interview?\nWhat are employers really looking for?\nWe 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.\n\nEligibility \nThe 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). \nThis 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: \nSomething to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of: \n\n your passport\nbirth certificate \nNational Insurance Card for example\n\nSomething to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment\, for example: \n\na letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account \na doctors letter\nentitlement to state retirement pension letter \ncorrespondence from an educational establishment if you are a student\n\nOne 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. \nIf 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. \nFor 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 \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/cancelled-your-next-step-one-hour-to-prepare-for-your-interview/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/f6838f04ad75570fb0fbfbbbddc76563.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210420T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210511T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210211T101944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T160901Z UID:5333-1618914600-1620736200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Change It - Building Better Opportunities DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n**Please note this is a funded programme\, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking** \nThis 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). \nStarts: Tuesday 20th April and runs each following 4 Tuesday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom. \nWhat is Change It Building Better Opportunities? \nWeek by week this programme will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want. \nProgramme outline: \nWeek 1: Tuesday 20th April – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \nStarting with developing a positive mindset \n\nHow our thoughts can impact our feelings and behavior\nWhy do we have negative thoughts? Where do they come from? \nChallenging negative thinking \nPractical strategies: affirmations\, gratitude\, positive self-talk\, mindfulness\n\nWeek 2: Tuesday 27th April- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \n Looking at these behaviors\, what is assertiveness\, passive\, passive-aggressiveness. \n\nHow assertive are you? What stops us from being assertive? \nPractical strategies to start building our assertiveness\nLearn how to ask for help\, saying no\, and accepting compliments. \n\nWeek 3: Tuesday 4th May- 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm \nMoney and mental health. \n\nWhat is our money mindset is? \nHow our mindsets to money impact our financial resilience.\nHow to build a budget and trim our spending. \nHow saving can help us be financially resilient. \nLooking at online shopping and how it can help us to save money \nUsing websites such as money advice service/benefits calculator\nStaying safe when shopping online\, recognizing scams and dodgy websites. \n\nWeek 4: Tuesday 11th May – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \n What goals do we have and how can we identify and set goals? \n\nLooking at our strengths and skills \nIdentifying areas to improve\, what opportunities are there for us \nPractical strategies to start building our assertiveness\nWhat threats can we identify that may prevent us from moving forward?\nUnderstanding how to overcome barriers\n\nEach of these sessions is interactive and offering real practical advice including short videos to watch\, quizzes\, discussions\, and takeaway tools. \nEligibility \nThe 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). \n*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.* \nFor 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 \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/change-it-building-better-opportunities-6/ CATEGORIES:Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/37c80ffb217f9ef10860e7b837cd5b9b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210420T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210420T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210416T084051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T165337Z UID:5896-1618909200-1618912800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:One Hour To Sort Out Your Stress DESCRIPTION:Feeling overwhelmed is a natural response. Learn how to manage stress and move forward.\n\n\nThis one hour course is to women and men in the Liverpool City Region who want to learn stress management techniques. \nStarts: Tuesday 20th April\, 9am -10am via Zoom \nOver the session\, you will cover: \n\n\nThe signs\, symptoms\, and causes of stress\nWhat stops us from caring for ourselves?\nLifestyle changes\nThe ability to categorise reasons for stress\nHow to develop coping strategies\n\n**Please read** \nEligibility \nThe 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). \n*Help is available to individuals who do not have the right equipment or know-how to access Zoom.* \nFor 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 \nThis project is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/one-hour-to-sort-out-your-stress/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/41dfb73fe873e8831cafac35d77af2d8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210419T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210420T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210410T155307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210424T165337Z UID:5868-1618828200-1618921800@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success - Business Planning Course DESCRIPTION:** In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak we have now redesigned our services to operate on a virtual basis**\n\n\nEnterprise Hub Presents: Planning for Success – Business Planning Course – Online \nThis 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.  \n This course will focus on… \n – Market Research – The essential starting point for any business \n – Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business \n – Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly \n**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 ** \n 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. \nContact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-planning-for-success-business-planning-course-25/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/39360afda63a270850587f9541c79a00.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210416T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210430T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210306T174010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210501T162331Z UID:5661-1618567200-1619784000@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Presenting Online (Zoom) - Level 3 DESCRIPTION:This three week accredited training programme will tell you everything you need to know about delivering events via Zoom!\n\n\n Do you want to be a whizz on Zoom? \nIntroducing this new accredited training\, funded through the European Social Fund\, where you will complete one unit of a Level 3 qualification! \nAbout this training \nThese sessions will tell you everything you need to know from setting up and promoting online events\, to expert delivery tips through to designing evaluations. \nYou 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! \nThis course will demonstrate the different techniques and activities and give you the chance to practise them yourself. \nIn the final session\, you will have the opportunity to do a short presentation that will showcase your new skills and boost your confidence. \nThe training will take place online via Zoom in 3 sessions\, Friday 16th\, 23rd & 30th April\, 10.00am – 12:00pm. \nEligibility \nThis 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. \nAs 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. \nExamples of evidence you could provide includes: \n\nPassport\nNational Insurance number card or letter from HMRC\nBirth or adoption certificate\n\nWe will also need some evidence of your current employment status\, but our team will discuss this with you based on your individual circumstances. \nQuestions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/presenting-online-zoom-level-3-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/111fe43086895479870d49e1f8ac0ab2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210415T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210506T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210211T101942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210508T162321Z UID:5331-1618482600-1620304200@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Change It: Building Better Opportunities DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n**Please note this is a funded programme\, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking** \nThis 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). \nStarts: Thursday 15th April and runs each following 4 Thursday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom. \nWhat is Change It Building Better Opportunities? \nWeek by week this programme will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want. \nProgramme outline: \nWeek 1: Thursday 15th April – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \nStarting with developing a positive mindset \n\nHow our thoughts can impact our feelings and behavior\nWhy do we have negative thoughts? Where do they come from? \nChallenging negative thinking \nPractical strategies: affirmations\, gratitude\, positive self-talk\, mindfulness\n\nWeek 2: Thursday 22nd April- 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \n Looking at these behaviors\, what is assertiveness\, passive\, passive-aggressiveness. \n\nHow assertive are you? What stops us from being assertive? \nPractical strategies to start building our assertiveness\nLearn how to ask for help\, saying no\, and accepting compliments. \n\nWeek 3: Thursday 29th April – 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm \nMoney and mental health. \n\nWhat is our money mindset is? \nHow our mindsets to money impact our financial resilience.\nHow to build a budget and trim our spending. \nHow saving can help us be financially resilient. \nLooking at online shopping and how it can help us to save money \nUsing websites such as money advice service/benefits calculator\nStaying safe when shopping online\, recognizing scams and dodgy websites. \n\nWeek 4: Thursday 6th May – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \n What goals do we have and how can we identify and set goals? \n\nLooking at our strengths and skills \nIdentifying areas to improve\, what opportunities are there for us \nPractical strategies to start building our assertiveness\nWhat threats can we identify that may prevent us from moving forward?\nUnderstanding how to overcome barriers\n\nEach of these sessions is interactive and offering real practical advice including short videos to watch\, quizzes\, discussions\, and takeaway tools. \nEligibility \nThe 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. \nThis 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: \nSomething to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of: \n\n your passport\nbirth certificate \nNational Insurance Card for example\n\nSomething to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment\, for example: \n\na letter from job centre / DWP/document from a government agency/ Screenshot from your online DWP account \na doctors letter\nentitlement to state retirement pension letter \ncorrespondence from an educational establishment if you are a student\n\nOnce the form is completed and all the evidence received\, we will send you the link for joining the sessions. \nIf 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. \nFor 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 \nPlease note; There are limited places available and can be reserved via Eventbrite URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/change-it-building-better-opportunities-5/ CATEGORIES:Personal Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2cfe6be2c5002ec432c03030d6b9edc1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210415T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210416T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210410T155306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T160821Z UID:5866-1618482600-1618574400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Enterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy DESCRIPTION:An introduction to social media and how to use it for your business!\n\n\nPlease book your place on this course via your business adviser. If you are not yet enrolled in the Enterprise Hub programme\, please contact us . \nEnterprise Hub Presents: Building a Social Media Strategy \nLearn about the different social media tools that are available for your business. Blogging\, Twitter\, Facebook and LinkedIn – Which platform is best for your business? \nAbout the event \nThis 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. \nThis 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. \n**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 ** \nThis 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. \nContact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111 URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/enterprise-hub-presents-building-a-social-media-strategy-13/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/03eb59f8ac05e720e268792c83a6902c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210414T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T184749 CREATED:20210221T153908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210417T160818Z UID:5557-1618398000-1618403400@www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk SUMMARY:Launchpad: Starting a Business During a Pandemic (Start-up Conference) DESCRIPTION:This Launchpad event will help you to understand the practicalities of starting your own business\n\n\n\n Are you thinking of starting a business but wondering if it is possible in the current climate?\nAre you looking for ways to build a new income for yourself and exploring self-employment as an option?\nDo you have business ideas you’ve never yet looked into but think now could be the time to explore?\n\nThis 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. \nLed 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. \nThe 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. \nEnterprise 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. \nMeet our panelists! \nRachel Gilbertson – Founder of Roxiie’s Treasures \n\n\n\nRachel 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. \nShe’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. \n \nChristina McDermott – Founder of Cattington \n\n\n\nChristina 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.\n \n \nHer 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. URL:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/event/launchpad-starting-a-business-during-a-pandemic-start-up-conference-24/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.thewomensorganisation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/af7d990df3d414f8e846ea1aedab943d.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR