A three-phase evaluation questionnaire was used to explore 'softer' outcomes for the programme. Women were asked to rate themselves between 1 (very poor) to 10 (very good) across 10 critical factors including attitude, belief, self-promotion and vision. The maximum score possible was 100.
Below are the average scores for participants completing all three sessions of a recent programme.
An average score of 73 after the first two workshops represents a 22% increase on participants' scores before the programme.
The average of 74.8 at the end of the programme, six months later, shows a 25% increase on the initial scores.
This demonstrates that the benefits of the programme are immediate, with participants reporting higher scores immediately after the Windmills workshops.
The impact is also lasting since the benefits are still being felt six months later.
These changes in how women feel about themselves and their lives also have a powerful impact on their work and the labour market.
Following a recent programme:
50% of unemployed women moved into employment
53% of women moved into higher level roles with their employer
26% took on new/extra supervisory and managerial responsibilities
20% moved to a new employer
19% made a career change – or were considering it
Windmills will continue to evolve programmes that combine small group workshops with individualised one-to-one sessions. We also aim to carry out a long-term study of the women who have already participated in the Windmills for Women programmes. The intention is to identify 'where they are now' in relation to the vision they created for themselves, how successful women had been in facing the particular barriers and issues and to establish what further support is required to meet their specific needs.
For further information on this programme, contact us.
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