Collective Encounters’ hugely successful training course in Merseyside is continuing to run online, providing women with digital skills development and a boost of confidence through a fun, arts-based programme that can be completed from home.
No prior experience, equipment or even an internet connection is required to take part, and it’s all completely free.
Confidence through Creativity is an Open Awards accredited course for women over 19 in Liverpool City Region who have not been in work, education or training for at least 6 months. The programme is funded by the European Social Fund via the Workers Educational Association.
Using a variety of fun, creative and arts-based approaches including simple drama, film and radio, participants will have the opportunity to explore themes of female confidence, empowerment and resilience, and will produce creative work including a monologue, a short film and devised drama.
One previous graduate of the course, who has since gone on to an advanced training course in community arts said: “This course has allowed me to approach the struggles that I’ve faced in life and turn them from a negative into a positive; to not let them define me. It’s built my confidence and self-esteem, and it’s really ignited the fire in my belly to go on and do more with my life. I will be forever grateful for this course.”
Other course graduates have started new volunteering roles, joined new creative programmes and taken steps to start their own businesses with practical support and advice from Collective Encounters.
Starting on 29 June, the training will be delivered online twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and participants will be introduced step-by-step to the digital skills needed to take part e.g. using Zoom.
Before the course begins, each participant’s current digital skills and access to IT will be assessed to identify their support needs. Tablets and data can be provided to enable participation, and participants will be able to keep the tablet on completion. Anyone who is interested is encouraged to get in touch as soon as possible to begin registration.
Collective Encounters is a professional arts organisation delivering theatre for social change projects in the Liverpool City Region. This course is funded by the European Social Fund.
To sign up or for more information contact
abi@collective-encounters.org.uk
or call 07849 094903