Women looking for a career boost, a change of direction, first job or avenue for re-entering the workforce will soon be assisted by a dedicated program that offers free mentorship to rural ladies seeking career development.
LEAP WRQ (Leading Effective Action Program for Women in Regional Queensland) is an initiative that will commence in Bowen next week with its initial intake of 20 local women who have signed-up to the course.
The program is focussed on personal skills development and building confidence and capacity as part of a Career Personal Development Toolkit.
LEAP WRQ Co-Project Manager, Maree Franettovich said that a key focus of the program is not only on developing confidence capacity, but also to look at a variety of career pathways and particularly identifying local opportunities.
“There’s so much to offer in regional and rural communities and now with better quality training and study options available ‘online’, you don’t have to leave where you want to live to forge a career,” she explained.
During the course participants will learn skills such as resume writing, constructing a career plan, how to deliver an ‘elevator pitch’, interview with confidence and understand more about themselves through a personal strengths profile.
LEAP WRQ will run in a hybrid format commencing with the face-to-face workshop followed by online group sessions running from November to March.
Individual coaching sessions will provide further support for participants to implement their personal plans initiated at the workshop.
LEAP WRQ Co-Project Manager, Dr Pamela Greet, said the program will finish with a celebration event in Bowen, as it’s vital to celebrate success.
The initiative has been developed by Maree Franettovich, CareerForce Australia and Dr Pamela Greet, FutureAG Queensland.
It has been made possible with a National Careers Institute Partnership Grant – Career Opportunities and Pathways for Women.
Bowen Chamber of Commerce has partnered with CareerForce Australia, and has been instrumental in bringing LEAP WRQ to fruition.
LEAP WRQ will commence in Bowen on 18 October 2022 with a half-day workshop.
For more information contact: leap@careerforceaustralia.com.au
LEAP WRQ Co-Project Managers Maree Franettovich and Pamela Greet
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