Women's Sport

2012 Professional Development & Mentoring Program

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

After successful programs in 2009 and 2010, vicsport is again seeking applications for the Female Professional Development and Mentoring Program to commence Wednesday 15th February 2012.

The program is open to women currently employed in middle management positions within SSAs, with the aim of up skilling to become future senior managers and CEO's.

Program Details:
The program will cover a range of topics aimed at improving fundamental sports management and leadership skills to females within the sport and recreation sector. Sessions will be delivered by high level managers and CEO's currently working in the industry. Each participant will be matched with a suitable mentor within the business or sport sector to assist in their ongoing professional development.

Dates:  Wednesday 15th February 2012 - Wednesday 20th June 2012
(Mentoring may be ongoing based on individual agreements)
Time:  8.30am - 12.30pm (fortnightly - totalling 10 sessions)
Cost:  $250
Location:   Session 1 - vicsport (Level 3, Sports House, 375 Albert Road, South Melbourne)
Locations will then rotate amongst participant's offices

 

 

                              

 

Following receipt of expressions of interest,  10-12 participants will be selected to undertake the program. An interview with participants may be required before selection.

It is expected that successful applicants will be available to attend all sessions.

Timeline:  

 
Applications Open:  Thursday 1 December 2011
Applications Close: Friday 13 January 2012
Applicants Notified:  Friday 27 January 2012 
Program Begins:   Wednesday 15th February 2012
Program Concludes: Wednesday 20th June 2012

Further information can be found in the attached documents.

For more information contact:
Fiona Kuilboer (Women in Sport Project Officer)
fionak@vicsport.asn.au
03 9926 1373