Equal at Work training (multi-day & multi-activity programme)

Equal at Work is a multi-day training programme that aims to empower you as a young professional to counter discrimination and unconscious bias against women in the workplace. The programme consists of multiple activities that take place over the course of February - June 2025.

What you'll gain

Understanding Workplace Discrimination:

• Understand the root causes of workplace inequality.
• Recognize everyday bias and microaggressions.
• Identify structural barriers to women's advancement in your organisation.

Confidence in Influencing Change:

• Feel ready to speak up about gender equality.
• Develop your unique strengths & capacities to foster gender equality in your role.
• Feel supported by a community of peers.

Practical Skills for Promoting Equality:

• Learn to navigate bias in your everyday work life.
• Familiarise with frameworks, policies and practices that contribute to inclusive workplaces.
• Be able to build initiatives with internal support.

Your profile

You're aged 18 to 30, living in the Netherlands, and employed in the Netherlands, with a vested interest in contributing to a gender-equal society. And you have the space and freedom to start an initiative within your organisation to advance gender equity. You are motivated to address workplace gender inequality but may not feel fully ready to advocate for it, seeking confidence and competence.

Activities

Here's an overview of the activities that take place as part of this training programme:

• 6 Feb. 11:00-12:30 Online kickoff meeting with all the participants.
• 20 Feb. 09:00-13:00 Meeting up with Accenture at their head office in Amsterdam Zuid, taking inspiration and valuable insights from their approach to gender equality. 
• Week of 3 Mar. Online meeting with a policy maker who is active in the field of gender equality.
• 19 Mar. (evening) - 22 Mar. Part 1 of the multi-day training course in Ommen. Focus on bonding, understanding workplace gender discrimination, and authentic leadership. 
• 2 Apr. (evening) - 5 Apr. Part 2 of the training course in Ommen. Focus is on navigating bias, and familiarizing & practising with how to contribute to more inclusive workplaces through initiatives, policies and practices. 
• Apr. to Jun. Continuing to work on your own initiative for promoting gender-equal policies, practices, attitudes or behaviours at your workplace, after having started working on it during the training course.
• 20 Jun. 14:00-17:30 Final event in Den Haag during which we'll reflect on your initiatives and broader developments within your workplaces, together with people from within and outside of your organisation.

Learn more about the training programme and about how to apply via www.advocateswhothrive.com/equal-at-work. We are looking forward to receiving your application by 22 December the latest!

Note that the fee of 50 EUR covers your full participation in this training, including accommodation, vegan food, the complete activity programme, and travel expenses up to 60 EUR.