The Women's Organisation

Presentation Skills - Level 3
2023-01-16 10:00 - 2023-01-23 13:00 (Europe/London) | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This two-week accredited training programme will tell you everything you need to know about delivering presentations, face to face & online.

Do you want to be a whizz at giving presentations?
This two-week accredited training programme will tell you everything you need to know about delivering presentations, face to face & online.
This course will demonstrate the different techniques and activities and give you the chance to practice them yourself.
In the final session, you will have the opportunity to do a short presentation that will showcase your new skills and boost your confidence.
*NB* The training will take place over 2 sessions in person on 16th and 23rd January, 10am – 1pm.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Monday 9th January at 9am.

Women In Leadership Skills - Accredited Course
2023-01-12 17:30 - 2023-01-26 19:30
This 3-part, accredited course will empower you with the mindset, network & capabilities to accelerate your transition to a leadership role.

This 3-part Accredited Women in Leadership programme will empower you with the mindset, network, and capabilities to accelerate your transition to a leadership role.
You will learn:
● How to build a leadership toolkit based on best practices
● Strategic communication skills to share your vision, lead challenging conversations, inspire followers, and influence without authority
● To explore your own leadership style, experiment with new approaches, and grow your capacity for self-reflection
● Confidence and capabilities to lead change in uncertainty and engage effectively with a team.
The training will take place online via Zoom on 3 dates, 12th, 19th, 26th January from 5:30-7:30pm.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to WOMEN living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton).
Questions? Contact The Women’s Organisation on hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on January 5th at 9am.

Are you Ready to Start Your Business?
2023-01-12 17:30 - 18:30
This short session will help you prepare for self-employment.

A good business is nothing without a great idea. This short session will help you prepare for self-employment, through exploring your business idea, identifying the things you need to consider when starting up and the pros and cons associated.
Eligibility:
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) or Greater Manchester and is funded by the European Social Fund.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Thursday 5th January, 5.30pm.
This session will be led by Business Advisor Rhian Quammie.

Coaching Conversations
2023-01-12 10:00 - 2023-01-13 16:00 | The Women’s Organisation, 54 St James St, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This two-day interactive accredited course is focused on supporting learners in developing tools & techniques to deliver coaching sessions.

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

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

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

Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111.
Eligibility:
Led by The Women’s Organisation this event is part of our business support programme, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund which offers FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
For more information please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Thursday 5th January at 9am.

Digital Marketing - Level 3
2023-01-10 13:00 - 2023-01-17 16:00
The session will help you focus on developing a clear aim, identify a target audience and selecting the best platform to reach them.

This 2-part level 3 accredited training course will help you bring your Digital Marketing skills to the next level.
About this training:
The session will help you focus on developing a clear aim, identifying a target audience, and selecting the best social media platform to reach them.
– Create a campaign with content to attract attention
– Who can help the business promote the campaign
– How to measure the success of the campaign
– The campaign plans will focus on campaigns to raise awareness
– Promote a service or raise funds
*NB* The training will take place over 2 sessions online on Tuesday 10th January – Tuesday 17th January from 1pm – 4pm.
Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
Apply for your place today – As this project is funded by the European Social Fund our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this course will close on Tuesday 3rd January at 9am.

Business Planning Made Simple
2023-01-10 10:00 - 2023-01-11 12:30
Get set to bring your business ideas to life with this quick and easy introduction to business planning.

This 2-part course is the starting point for thinking about a business plan in a friendly environment, with like-minded women. The thought of setting up a business can be frightening, whether it is worrying about taxes and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.

Understand how to develop a business plan and review all the essentials to starting a business.

You will leave this session with an understanding of:

– How to develop a business plan and review the essentials to starting a business

– How to add sustainability to the heart of your business model

– Market Research – The essential starting point for any business

– Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business

– Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly

Eligibility:
This programme is open to people living and working in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton)
As this project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund, our team will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Tickets for this event will close at 10 am on Tuesday the 3rd of January.

Employability Drop-In Session
2022-12-20 10:00 - 13:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Boost your employability in time for the new year with our December Drop-In session!

R﻿eady to bag your dream job in 2023? Join us to boost your employability with a dedicated advisor!
Do you need help with your CV, cover letter, applying for jobs or skills audit? This drop-in session is perfect opportunity to have someone give 1-2-1 advice on your CV/cover letter and give you feedback to help you find employment.
You will also have help on recognising your own skills and make a plan for improving the skills and abilities you already have.
T﻿here are 4 separate, hour-long drop-in slots to choose from;

10 am – 11 am

11 am – 12 pm

12pm – 1pm

1pm – 2pm

A﻿n hour long session will be dedicated to YOU and your employability.
This course is taking place at 54 St James Street, L1 0AB on Tuesday 20th December.
Please note this course is open to women living in Liverpool and Merseyside.(Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, Halton).
This programme is funded by European Social Fund so one of our team members will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.

T﻿his session will be facilitated by our supervisor Jenny.

Sort Out Your Christmas Stress
2022-12-16 10:00 - 12:30 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Feeling overwhelmed this Christmas period? Come along for a free mince pie, coffee, and find out ways to combat stress this Christmas.

Feeling overwhelmed this Christmas period? Come along for a free mince pie, coffee, and find out ways to combat stress this Christmas.

Over the session, you will cover:

o The signs, symptoms, and causes of stress

o What stops us from caring for ourselves?

o Lifestyle changes

o The ability to categorise reasons for stress

o How to develop coping strategies

This course is taking place at 54 St James Street, L1 0AB on Friday 16th December.
Please note this course is open to women living in Liverpool and Merseyside.(Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, Halton).
This programme is funded by European Social Fund so one of our team members will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.

T﻿his session will be facilitated by our supervisor Jenny.

Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
2022-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | 54 St James Street, 54 Saint James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
Want to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset but not sure how? Join us for this Entrepreneurial Mindset workshop to get started!

T﻿his one off session explores what an entrepreneurial mindset is, how it can benefit you, and the perspective an entrepreneurial mindset provides.
An entrepreneurial mindset is a certain way of thinking that helps you to seek out new opportunities, ignite ambition, and foster the confidence, imagination and creativity that is essential for thriving in today’s world.
You will learn the underlying beliefs and behaviours that can help you to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, which will support you to start your new business, pursue a new career or accomplish your personal goals.
Tickets will close on Friday 2nd December at 9am.
T﻿his is for people living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (including Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, and Halton) and GREATER MANCHESTER (Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside & Glossop, Trafford, and Wigan).

Activate Your Assertiveness
2022-12-07 10:30 - 12:30
This one-hour course will give you the tools and strategies you need to become more assertive in your day-to-day life.

This one-hour course will give you the tools and strategies you need to become more assertive! Throughout the workshop, you will cover…
📌Understanding why people are more assertive than others
📌Find out the secrets of assertive people and their key techniques.
📌The top tips and tricks to activate your assertiveness in your personal and professional life.
The event will take place on zoom, you will receive all the login details the day before.
Eligibility:
Please note this course is open to anyone living in the Liverpool & Merseyside (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens).
This programme is funded by European Social Fund so one of our team members will be in touch to complete a registration form with you including evidence of your eligibility.
Applications for this session will close on Wednesday 30th November – at 9 am

O﻿ur Assertiveness workshop will be delivered by course facilitator Jen, who will take you through the session step by step and be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Coaching Conversations
2022-12-07 10:00 - 2022-12-08 16:00 | The Women’s Organisation, 54 St James St, Liverpool, L1 0AB, Liverpool, L1 0AB, GB
This two-day interactive accredited course is focused on supporting learners in developing tools & techniques to deliver coaching sessions.

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

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

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

Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111.
Eligibility:
Led by The Women’s Organisation this event is part of our business support programme, part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund which offers FREE advice and guidance to those living in the Liverpool City Region or Greater Manchester.
Apply for your place today – and our team will be in touch to complete your registration.
For more information please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8111
Please note, tickets for this event will close on Wednesday 30th November at 1 pm

Business Planning Made Simple
2022-12-05 10:00 - 2022-12-06 12:30
Start planning your business with this quick and easy introduction to business planning.

Start planning your business with this quick and easy introduction to business planning. This 2-part course is the starting point for thinking about a business plan in a friendly environment, with like-minded women. The thought of setting up a business can be frightening, whether it is worrying about tax and finances or the daunting task of writing a business plan.
Understand how to develop a business plan and review all the essentials to starting a business.
You will leave this session with an understanding of:
– How to develop a business plan and review the essentials to starting a business- How to add sustainability to the heart of your business model
– Market Research – The essential starting point for any business
– Marketing – How to get the word out there about your business
– Finance – Building on skills that you already have and giving you tools and resources to keep your finances properly
Tickets for this event will close at 10 am on Monday 28th of December.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B﻿usiness advisor Rhian will be leading this session.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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