New careers for women
Isabella Quigley Moriarty
A groundbreaking pilot scheme is on offer to women in Cornwall giving them the chance to become one of the first accredited trainers in the UK of Menopause Self Care’s programme, Energy for Employment, founded and directed by Isabella Quigley Moriarty.
The course will initially offer six, fully funded places to women who are economically inactive, unemployed or working less than eight hours a week. Menopause Self Care receives support from ESF Convergence via Cornwall Works 50+, Jobcentre Plus and Cornwall School for Social Entrepreneurs (CSSE). It is also funded by the Community Grants Foundation, Cornwall Development Company, Cornwall Council and UnLtd.
The pilot will run from October (2012) to March (2013). It will include three, day sessions at Disability Cornwall, in Hayle, followed by 15 hours of facilitation practice, co-teaching the course in several locations across Cornwall.
Mark Yeoman, Head of ESF Convergence Communication, said, "The ESF Convergence investment in this project taps into the key economic resource that is a wealth of knowledge and experience in women aged 50+. It offers them more opportunities to contribute positively to work and business life in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly."
The Menopause Self Care Learning Series course offers women the initial skills and motivation they need to support their return to employment as well as a blend of new learning, self care skills, self empowerment tools and health and lifestyle based reflection time giving women the information and confidence they need to speak with their GP.