Employment Workshop 1: The Job Search Journey

This event is for transgender, gender diverse, and non-binary people age 18+

"The Employment Journey" - An Employability Workshop Series for Transgender and Gender Diverse Jobseekers

This workshop is workshop #1 in a series of three workshops.

This workshop series is designed to set a solid foundation for you across 3 sessions - from job search to interview prep to staying in the job, giving you the tools you need not just to land a job, but to stay employed and reach your goals.

This is a series of three workshops. Participants should plan to attend all three sessions.

Employment Workshop 1: The Job Search Journey

Wednesday 30 September, 1:00pm to 3:00pm

An introduction to the job search journey, covering the different ways that you can apply for work. There will be a focus on your resume, what to include and what not to include, and how to approach cover letters to work with employment website AI. Where relevant, you'll receive pointers tailored to the industry you're targeting.

After registering, you'll be emailed a short pre-workshop questionnaire from the facilitator (Santi) to help tailor the sessions to the group, covering things like the type of job you are searching for, employment goals, etc.

Following this session, you'll also receive a one hour, one-on-one follow up (in person or online, your choice) to work through your own job search needs in more depth.

Who is it for:

• Transgender, gender diverse, and non-binary folks age 18+ 

• You're currently looking for paid work, or want to build the skills and confidence to find and keep work

About the facilitator:

Santiago Ruiz (he/they) is a trans man and workplace inclusion specialist passionate about helping transgender people access paid employment, build financial independence, and reach their goals. With over a decade in corporate finance, including more than 10 years directly involved in hiring decisions, followed by three years working in inclusive employment services helping LGBTQIA+ jobseekers with barriers to employment find and keep paid work, Santi brings a rare, first hand view from both sides of the employment equation: someone who has hired, and someone who has helped people get hired. He is now Operations Manager at LF Facility Group, a heart led inclusive facilities company creating job opportunities for people from the LGBTQIA+ community and Allies with barriers to employment. 

As Santi puts it:

"We know barriers to employment for Trans people is very real. I'm not here to pretend there are no hurdles, I'm here to say let's jump them together. With your resilience and the support we get from our community, we will break down these hurdles by becoming the people who work, manage, and hire."

Accessibility:

This workshop is run as a small, supportive group discussion. If you have any accessibility needs or questions about whether this workshop is right for you, please get in touch before booking at the email below.

Affirmation Station is a wheelchair accessible venue.

Group size: 6 to 10 participants

Format: In person, Affirmation Station, 279 Lygon St, Brunswick East

Register for the other workshops in this Employment Workshop series here:

Employment Workshop 2: Preparing for the Interview

Employment Workshop 3: Staying in the Job

If you have any questions, please contact us at programs@tgv.org.au