In the first stage of the FEMPOWER Project, the consortium focused on the research and analysis that evaluates the current situation of gender expectations.

1. Surveys: Three differing but connected surveys look at the experiences and input from different target groups: a. youth students; b. trainers & teachers; c. business representatives. 
2. Roundtables: National roundtables were organized and held by each project partner. The objective was to design a cross-sectoral roundtable setup with all stakeholders present to ensure reality of the experience.
3. Interviews: Individual in-depth interviews complete the research part. The consortium organized one-on-one interviews with the key target group of (female) students, trainers and business representatives. Watch a selection of interviews in our FEMPOWER Media Section.

A comparative report summarizes the outcomes and presents the basis for the creation of the FEMPOWER Mini-Course Programme.

Here you can download the FEMPOWER Online Survey Report and FEMPOWER Research & Analysis.

Based on the Needs Analysis, the FEMPOWER Mini-Course Programme was modelled, including evaluation methods, staff support, best practices as well as examples of practical work and individual stories which ensure the realistic aspect of the FEMPOWER experience.

A general structure and framework was developed including the duration, most effective formats and channels on how to hold the session, suggestions for integration into the Practice Enterprise activities, providing online options and adaptations for the sessions and the skills in focus.

The FEMPOWER Mini-Courses provide the best possible educational support through professional role-models. The consortium looked for presenters who are inspiring teachers, HR representatives from an international company or professionals with experience in leadership training. Each Mini-Course session is dedicated to a specific topic supporting, training and empowering female youth.

The Mini-Course includes the following topics:

1. Team Building
2. Decision-Making
3. Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence
4. Critical Thinking 
5. People Management 

You can find the Course here.

The third stage launched the FEMPOWER Mini-Course programme as a series of events. Based on the previous activities and outcomes, the events were delivered in formats depending on participants’ needs, desired performance outcomes, and resources available. 

Based on the respective Mini-Course topic, different digital tools were created to follow up after the Mini-Course and elaborate on the specific topic for others to adjust and apply the Mini-Course training, including videos, quizzes, webcasts, recordings, fact sheets and other digital resources.