A PIONEERING early years’ training and employment program for women was officially launched in Shepparton on Friday, February 16.
This unique program delivered by WomenCAN Australia offers a beneficial ‘earn and learn’ model, enabling women from diverse backgrounds to embark on a paid traineeship while pursuing a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121), a nationally recognised qualification.
Spearheaded by WomenCAN’s Donna Baldwin, who has been ingrained in the local community for several years, the program is a collaborative effort with Greater Shepparton Foundation, Greater Shepparton City Council, Bowden Marstan Foundation, and GOTAFE.
Founder and CEO Mikaela Stafrace underscores the program’s transformative impact, citing the removal of barriers and the cultivation of financial independence through tailored support mechanisms like The Placement Circle.
“What we do works in getting women into work. We remove barriers and inefficiencies that would otherwise make it impossible for many women to even begin arranging training and employment. We walk alongside women, who themselves drive the peer support program, every step of the path, to financial independence,” said Ms Stafrace.
With benefits ranging from enhanced financial autonomy and skills acquisition to bolster families and communities, WomenCAN’s initiative promises a ripple effect of positive change across Greater Shepparton, reaffirming the adage: when women thrive, communities flourish.
To learn more about WomenCAN Australia and their programs, visit www.womencanaustralia.org/
