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Our Partnership with Encoreship

In alignment with our vision: Empowering Women, Transforming the World, we are proud to partner with Encoreship, a groundbreaking initiative that supports women who have been out of the workforce for an extended period or are seeking a career change. This program provides invaluable opportunities to upskill, build confidence, and gain practical experience, helping women re-enter the workforce and achieve their career aspirations.

About Encoreship

The Encoreship program is powered by a collective of forward-thinking brands dedicated to creating employment opportunities for women. Whether you've taken time off for personal reasons or are looking to pivot to a new career path, Encoreship is designed to help you navigate your return to the workforce. By offering targeted training, mentorship, and real-world job experience, this program equips you with the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

Why Encoreship Matters

The Encoreship program is powered by a collective of forward-thinking brands dedicated to creating employment opportunities for women. Whether you've taken time off for personal reasons or are looking to pivot to a new career path, Encoreship is designed to help you navigate your return to the workforce. By offering targeted training, mentorship, and real-world job experience, this program equips you with the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

  • Tougher Evaluations: Women face tougher evaluations of their credentials during the initial recruitment stage (WGEA publication from a Yale Study).
  • Superannuation Disparity: The median superannuation balance for women is 22% lower than that for men at retirement (WGEA, 2020).
  • Confidence Gap: Only 32% of mothers feel confident to re-enter the workforce (Get Qualified, 2016).
  • Leadership Imbalance: 61% of managers in Australia are men (ABS, 2020).
  • Workforce Participation: 59% of mature-age women (55-64) participate in the workforce, compared to 72% of mature-age men (Australian Government Women's Workforce Participation, 2020).

These statistics underscore the importance of initiatives like Encoreship in addressing the systemic barriers women face in their professional journeys.

Why Encoreship Matters

The Encoreship program is powered by a collective of forward-thinking brands dedicated to creating employment opportunities for women. Whether you've taken time off for personal reasons or are looking to pivot to a new career path, Encoreship is designed to help you navigate your return to the workforce. By offering targeted training, mentorship, and real-world job experience, this program equips you with the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

  • Tougher Evaluations: Women face tougher evaluations of their credentials during the initial recruitment stage (WGEA publication from a Yale Study).
  • Superannuation Disparity: The median superannuation balance for women is 22% lower than that for men at retirement (WGEA, 2020).
  • Confidence Gap: Only 32% of mothers feel confident to re-enter the workforce (Get Qualified, 2016).
  • Leadership Imbalance: 61% of managers in Australia are men (ABS, 2020).
  • Workforce Participation: 59% of mature-age women (55-64) participate in the workforce, compared to 72% of mature-age men (Australian Government Women's Workforce Participation, 2020).

These statistics underscore the importance of initiatives like Encoreship in addressing the systemic barriers women face in their professional journeys.

How Encoreship Aligns with Our Vision

Our vision at Lorna Jane, "Empowering Women, Transforming the World," is not just a statement; it is a commitment to action. By partnering with Encoreship, we are taking concrete steps to support women+ in overcoming these challenges. We believe that by providing access to upskilling opportunities, mentorship, and practical work experience, we can help women rebuild their careers, boost their confidence, and ultimately contribute to a more equitable and inclusive workforce.

For more information about the Encoreship program and how to get involved, please visit LinkedIn or contact us at people@lornajane.com.au

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