Minerva Helping Women Work™ Career Exploration (5-month) Program

MHWW 5-Month Program Benefits:

  • Tap into and build specific networks to gain realistic and valuable information
  • Work in a setting designed specifically for the way women like to work and learn
  • Learn from the stories and experiences of others
  • Get one-on-one support and coaching while you job search

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    Program Details

    Step 1: Prepares you for re-entry into the world of work by:

    • Clarifying what you want for yourself
    • Recognizing the beliefs and habits that may stop you, and determining how to manage them
    • Understanding the process of change and how it relates to your own life
    • Consciously building a strong team to work within and understanding how to work with others

    Step 2: Introduces you to the current workplace, with a powerful circle of support.

    With a team of mentors, made up of Vancouver’s top professionals, you’ll begin to explore what your career re-entry will look like by:

    • Exploring your own wants, needs, interests and skills
    • Understanding the labour market and how you may fit into it
    • Understanding how to build a network and to connect with others
    • Working with a team of mentors to get information and input

    Step 3: Sets targets and prepares you for job search. Here you will prepare for re-entry by:

    • Developing a job search strategy, goals, and an action plan
    • Preparing resumes and cover letters related to the positions you are looking for
    • Preparing for interviews and negotiation

    Step 4: Go for it!

    Actual job search begins with a reconnection event with mentors and is mostly group self-managed with ongoing staff/professional support.

    Application Criteria

    We accept applications from professional women who are struggling to return to work and meet the following criteria.

    • Have completed a post secondary education (college diploma or university degree)
    • A minimum of 5 years work experience
    • English proficiency
    • Have been out of the workforce for a while
    • A proven need to earn an income within the next 6-12 months

    Application Process

    Applications for the MHWW 5-month Career Exploration Program are due by Monday November 28, 2011.
    To apply, please download, complete, and email or fax your MHWW Application. Additional instructions are included in the application file.

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    In Vancouver
    Apply NOW for the next MHWW program.  Applications for the MHWW 5-month Career Exploration Program are due by Monday November 28, 2011. We accept applications on a rolling basis for all MHWW programs.

    For information please contact the Program Manager, Emily Hostetter.

    Kris Hunter
    Program Manager
    Minerva Foundation for BC Women
    #320 – 111 West Hastings Street
    Vancouver,  BC V6B 1H4
    Phone 604-683-7635 ext 230
    Facsimile 604.683.7695
    mhww [at] theminervafoundation.com

    The program cost is supported by funding from The Province of BC,

    Ministry of Regional Economic and Skills Development and the Government of Canada.