JOIN AS AN EMPLOYER PARTNER Hire, retain and champion women at work. Why becoming a Jobs Academy employer partner matters Australia has one of the most educated female populations in the world, yet women's workforce participation still lags behind men's. The gender participation gap costs Australia an estimated $128 billion in economic activity. FW exists to close that gap - and works with employers who want to help. It signals your organisation's commitment to: Supporting women's fair and equal participation in work Creating pathways for women to return to work and thrive Supporting all employees to fulfil their caring responsibilities Structural change to make workplaces work for everyone. Employer partner inclusions: Get visible: Logo recognition demonstrating your commitment where it counts Stay informed: Access thought leadership to keep your people and culture thinking current Give back: Connect your employees with meaningful, volunteer mentorship opportunities Access talent: Promote your organisation amongst women who are actively looking for work Receive discounts: Across FW training, events, memberships and advisory services Become a partner employer About Jobs Academy Our employer partners Supporting women to return to work and thrive. A flexible, fully virtual program, Jobs Academy helps women who have lost connection with paid work. Supported by governments and free for participants, Jobs Academy assists women returning to work to clarify their goals, build confidence and secure a job or training place. Since 2021, Jobs Academy has helped thousands of women to become job ready and secure their financial futures. FW employer partners support the success of Jobs Academy through volunteer mentoring, returnship programs, informal industry presentations and job opportunities. About Jobs Academy Meet our participants Jessie*, Jobs Academy, QLD Jessie's story Expand After 25 years out of the workforce due to family violence, Jessie found the professional world had moved on without her. Self-doubt ran deep. "It's very difficult when you've been told for such a long period of time, how awful you are. You do lose your feeling of value." She discovered Jobs Academy on Facebook. As someone starting over, the fact it was free was critical. The program helped her rebuild skills and find strength in community: "Some of the confidence is also that you're not the only person who is struggling... and that there are employers who will still take a chance on you." She landed a role in community disaster recovery - and was invited back the following season. Today, Jessie is studying Criminology and advocating for the prevention of family violence. Benita* Jobs Academy Veterans Pilot, South Australia Benita's story Expand Benita joined the Army at 17, led teams by 25, and served as a General's aide in the Middle East. But leaving the military left her unmoored. "I have been working really, really hard to come to terms with who I am outside of the military." Jobs Academy gave her what her Army transition coach couldn't - community. "The actual talk and hearing other people's stories is definitely the part that does it." Learning to translate military leadership into corporate language was the turning point. From five job applications, she received four offers. "Had I applied six months prior, I wouldn't have made it because I would not have known what to say." Today Benita is a Capability Growth Manager at a major shipbuilding company and has launched her own veteran decompression program. Rachel*, Jobs Academy, NSW Rachel's story Expand Rachel is a First Nations woman in her late 50s with two decades at Qantas and her own fitness business behind her. A traumatic workplace incident in 2017 brought it all to a halt. When she found Jobs Academy, she was skeptical - the free program felt "too good to be true." But it proved transformative. She built technical confidence, learned to navigate LinkedIn, used AI tools, and completed Google Career Certificates. The small group environment helped her see her own experience differently: "Other participants have actually said, 'Oh Rachel, but you can do this and you can do that.' I hadn't thought about that." The skills rippled outward too - she used what she learned to support her neurodivergent son: "I wouldn't have been able to help him if I didn't have what I've learned through your program." She's now pursuing remote work and recommending Jobs Academy to her peers. You're in good company We partner with industry leaders. Stay tuned Stay up to date with our events, programs and the latest in gender news.
