CTG’s goal is to unlock bias surrounding women in the workplace and to better prepare women for the workforce.
To allow for more inclusive workplaces, CTG recognises the need to do more to empower female graduates. CTG’s Female First Career Development Workshop equips young women with the skills needed for thriving careers in the aid and development sectors.
Gaza
In 2018, CTG hosted its first Career Development Workshop in Gaza in partnership with the Oxford English Centre. The workshop welcomed 25 recent female graduates every Saturday morning for four weeks. The training included boosting understanding of LinkedIn, writing a strong cover letter, and interview tips and tricks.
“Gender inequality in the workplace is rife in Gaza, because of a lack of experience and shortage of opportunities. I believe that gender balance makes for a stronger, more effective team and strengthens communities.” – Mahmoud Shehada, CTG Senior Account Manager, Gaza
Mogadishu
CTG’s hosted its second Workshop in Mogadishu in May 2019, and welcomed 9 recent female graduates. Alongside employability training, the workshop had guest speakers including one of the few women from the Somali National Army. CTG delivered the workshop in partnership with City University, which enabled the participants to enroll in a 3-month English language course after the workshop.
