A series of business workshops for Mandurah mums returns to the city to help business minded women elevate their employment opportunities.
Mumpreneur101 workshops are a free program focussed on mums who currently run, or want to start a home based business.
The eight week program provides skills and resources including a look at digital marketing, time management, networking, well-being and the importance of mindset and success.
Mumpreneur101 will begin on February 13 until April 3 with applications closing on February 5 and limited places available.
Mayor Rhys Williams said Mumpreneur was one of the ways the City of Mandurah is addressing current unemployment figures in Mandurah.
“Employment is a challenge that we all play a part in tackling together, whether you are an employer, training body, support agency… or even consumer,” he said.
“We are committed to finding solutions and offering ways to tackle unemployment for our community and the City’s entrepreneur program is one of the many ways that we are boosting local people’s skills and employability.
The City offers a number of free entrepreneur programs for different groups including Artpreneur101, Design Your Own Job Program, Migrant Women Program, and the latest StartUp Smart Creative which have all experienced great success.
Since the program began, more than 530 participants have attended a range of workshops, with each series custom-made to address specific needs of the target groups.
Nearly 50 full-time businesses have been established after locals attended the city's workshop series, with 65 per cent of all participants registering an ABN with most of them trading part time.
“There’s no quick fix but I’m encouraged by the hard work and effort that many agencies, including the City, are investing in our people to help them take the next step to job readiness and improving employment opportunities," Mayor Williams said.
The City is one of the region’s largest employers and last year it broadened its employment development program to help build capacity and employment opportunities.
The program was increased to 21 developmental positions – with three cadets, 11 apprentices and seven trainee positions in place, which includes four trainee positions set aside for Indigenous recruitment.
The City also delivers, and works closely with a number of partners to provide, free or low-cost opportunities to build the skills and capacity of local people across many varied areas.
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