Go Girls Work Ready Program

The Go Girls Work Ready Program is a sequential four-month program that assists 10 to 12 women in need, to become work ready. It is different from other employment programs as it develops job skills and at the same time has a strong focus on positive psychology. The focus on personal development enables women to overcome obstacles that traditionally get in the way of successfully becoming employed.

All participants are given the opportunity to develop a resume, practice interview skills, job search, explore employment opportunities and prepare for job interviews. The women experience a sense of belonging to the Go Girl Community where credible industry links and mentors play an important role throughout their transition. Skills developed along the way are: organisational, communication, goal setting and planning, evaluating and problem-solving.

The Go Girls Work Ready Program includes women of all ages from diverse backgrounds: women who are long-term unemployed, victims of domestic violence, teen mothers, women from migrant backgrounds and women experiencing difficulty. Throughout the program, the participants display increased levels of responsibility and take more directed and focused action. The women gain a stronger sense of self and have more control of their life. This invariably has a ripple effect on their significant others and as a result, whole families and communities can be influenced in a positive way.

• Information Session

  Outlines all the information about the program for potential participants so that they can understand the content and what it involves. The women attending are recommended by relevant partners and agencies who work with women at risk.

• Dare to Dream Workshop

  What do I want? What are my dreams and hopes?

  • Explore what gets in the way
  • Ignite possibilities
  • Work out who you want to be and where you want to go
  • Take control of your future by creating a 30 Day Go Girl Plan

  After the Workshop

  • Buddy System

• Career Profile and Resume Workshop

  What’s the right job for me?

  • Snapshot of possible career choices
  • Explore Abilities and Interests
  • Identify Industry: Best Industry for you!
  • Formal Report: Outlines Job Possibilities

  After the Workshop

  • Read Morrisby Report
  • Attend One on One Session for Resume Development

• Dare to Believe Workshop

  Who am I? What are my strengths?
  What do you value in life? What are your values?

  • Explore the power of positive beliefs
  • Harness the passion within you and plan for action

  After the Workshop

  • Buddy System
  • Resume Preparation

• The World of Work Workshop

  • Job Search using Computers
  • Computer Literacy
  • Cover Letter Development
  • Elevator Pitch
  • Action Plan: Where am I going?
  • What do I have to do?

  After the Workshop

  • Resume Finalised

• Ready for Work Workshop

  Am I ready for an interview?

  • Fitting Service
  • Interview Tips
  • Job Coaching
  • Industry Links
  • Make Up

  After the Workshop

  • Meet with Industry Links
  • Apply for Jobs

• Dare to Receive Workshop

  • Am I ready for real change?
  • Moving towards self-responsibility and self-value
  • Understanding the boundaries of giving and receiving
  • Learning to trust your Intuition
  • Happiness and Joy

  After the Workshop

  • Meet with Industry Links
  • Apply for Jobs

• Dare to Be Workshop

  Who do I want to be?

  • How to best manage your emotions
  • Developing insight
  • Moving towards your authentic self
  • Self-Knowledge and Self-Esteem

  After the Workshop

  • Meet with Industry Links
  • Apply for Jobs

• Dare to Achieve Workshop

  3 day / 2 night Retreat

  How do I plan for my future?

  • Dare to become the woman you were meant to be
  • Connect to your mind, heart and spirit
  • Explore happiness, harmony and life purpose
  • Create a life plan

• Celebratory Graduation Luncheon

  • Be a guest at a beautiful luncheon
  • Share lunch
  • Meet the people in business who sponsored the Program
  • Go Girl Graduates are matched with a Go Girls trained Mentor, who will assist the women over the following 6 months
  • Go Girls, together with all those who assisted throughout the program, will celebrate your Go Girls journey
  • Pave the way for Go Girls Programs

• Buddy System

  The Buddy System supports your journey at different stages of the program. This happens in between workshops and through regular contact you will connect with your fellow participants and support each other to achieve and celebrate achievements along the way.