Mentoring Women, in partnership with the NSW Government, is launching the ADF and Veterans Job Program, a course designed to assist female ADF personnel and veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce.
The job ready transition program due to commence its new workshop in the beginning of September. The program is designed to mentor 15 servicewomen over a nine-week period in areas such as confidence, professional styling, skill identification, designing a CV, navigating the job market and succeeding in interviews.
Amanda Rose, founder of Mentoring Women and founding director of Western Sydney Women is passionate about championing women in the workforce and has previously keynoted for the RAN and the RAAF.
“Once a woman is equipped with confidence, connected to resources and provided with support, nothing can stop her from achieving greatness,” Rose said.
The program is designed to bolster the women with the skills and confidence they will need to showcase the extensive range of abilities and attributes they have acquired from their time in service; highlighting them as extremely employable and an asset to any workplace.
The NSW Government supports this with setting a personal target of aiming to employ 1000 veterans by 2023. To assist with meeting this target they continue to fund programs such as the Job Ready Transition Program.
Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said the exciting initiative would empower the group of servicewomen to take the next step in their careers.
“This is a fantastic way of opening up new opportunities for these women by connecting them with incredible mentors who will ensure they have the skills, support, and confidence to thrive in their next steps.”
Alongside Amanda Rose, ex servicewoman and International Consultant on Gender, Peace and Security, Jennifer Wittwer is a mentor during the program.