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Program

Life Skills, Leadership & Workforce Readiness

Foundational and wraparound support program

Confidence, communication and workplace readiness: the skills that keep women thriving in male-dominated trades.

For
Women in Program One or Two, or equivalent
Format
Peer groups and mentorship
Completion target
97%
Family
Educational support for children

Why it exists

Long-term independence takes more than technical skill. Confidence, communication and workplace readiness are often underdeveloped in women who were shut out of formal education.

This program builds the confidence, numeracy, safety awareness and leadership that women need to succeed in male-dominated trades. It strengthens the woman behind the skill.

What it strengthens

  1. Numeracy through applied measurement
  2. Workplace communication
  3. Conflict resolution
  4. Leadership development
  5. Safety compliance
  6. Professional conduct

Participants' children get structured educational support too, so the impact carries into the next generation.

How it works

  • Literacy and numeracy built into every session
  • Workplace readiness coaching
  • Leadership development circles
  • Conflict resolution training

Women learn together in peer groups, with mentorship sessions alongside.

Four sessions

  1. Session 1

    Foundational numeracy

    Visual budgeting practice · Measurement and calculation through engine work · Reading and calibrating tools

  2. Session 2

    Workplace readiness

    Client interaction simulations · Time management · Professional communication

  3. Session 3

    Leadership & confidence

    Team-based mechanical problem-solving · Public speaking practice · Peer mentoring

  4. Session 4

    Retention & support

    Safety reinforcement workshops · Case management check-ins · Family engagement sessions

Who can apply

  • Enrolled in Program One or Two, or proven equivalent skills
  • Committed to taking part in a peer group
  • Willing to join mentorship sessions

What success looks like

Completion target
97%
  • Measurable improvement in workplace readiness
  • Better safety compliance
  • More stable household finances
  • Stronger leadership participation

Questions, or ready to apply?

To learn more about Program Three or to apply, call or email Rex.

Apply to this program

Rexford Mensah

Program Director

Rexford@gowaja.org+233 24 981 8176