Empowering Mums 8 (EM8)
Empowering Mums is coming back for its eighth run in November! The newly revamped EM8 programme will feature 6-weekly sessions from 8 November to 14 December 2024.
With the continued support from constant and new content providers and programmes sponsors, the mothers will guided through a journey with skills-based workshops and facilitated group work sessions. These sessions seek to enable the mothers’ self-discovery and empower them to find employment and thrive emotionally and socially.
EM8 Nov 2024 – Dec 2024 Programme Schedule
The programme schedule is as follows:
Date & Time |
Programme |
Content Partner |
8 November 2024 (Fri) 6 pm – 9.30 pm |
EM8 Launch Dinner: Finding your Strengths Session, Programme Briefing & Graduates’ Sharing |
Ms Josephine Ong from R&D Education and Training, YWCA, EM Graduates |
16 November 2024 (Sat), 9 am – 1 pm |
YWCA *Group Work Session & Reality of Job Hunting Workshop |
YWCA, Ms Livia Lee from Top Employers Institute |
23 November 2024 (Sat) 9 am – 1 pm |
YWCA Group Work Session & Resume Writing Workshop |
YWCA, Barbara Crane |
30 November 2024 (Sat), 9 am – 1 pm |
YWCA Group Work Session & Dress with Success Workshop |
YWCA, Image Mission |
7 December 2024 (Sat) 9 am – 1 pm |
YWCA Group Work Session & Interview Skills Coaching Workshop |
YWCA, Image Mission |
14 December 2024 (Sat) 9 am – 3 pm |
EM8 Makeover & Graduation Ceremony |
YWCA, Makeover Partners & Communality Partners. |
*Comprises of socioemotional group learning of skills and concepts such as self-esteem, positive reframing, growth mindset, emotional regulation, etc.
Venues: YWCA Fort Canning, 6 Fort Canning Road S179494 & YWCA National Office, 254 Outram Road, S169051
Childminding support (for children above 2 years old) is offered for participating mothers who need it throughout the 6 weeks.
Further Support
Mothers can look forward to invitation to career fairs and access to employment opportunities with YWCA, Chye Thiam Maintenance and many more. Additionally, mothers can also join us for other upskilling programmes (e.g., digital literacy) and journey with a group of like-minded women who come from similar backgrounds in our continuous support group – Empowering Circles – initiative that is led by mothers for mothers.
Registration
To register for EM8, please click here to check the eligibility criteria and registration process. You can also access our application form here.
Special Thanks
YWCA can continue its goal of serving mothers from marginalised backgrounds through the Empowering Mums programme due to the generous contributions of our sponsors. We are also deeply thankful to our new and returning content providers who are graciously contributing their time and expertise to equip and enable mothers to realise their potential and improve their employability.
YWCA would also like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the donor behind the Bamboo Lotus Fund for supporting our women empowerment efforts.
Project Sponsors:
Content Partners:
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