Programme Details
Women 1st comprises the following activities:
Step Up
Step Up is a unique and intensive development programme, comprised of six one-day training sessions, which takes the participant through a sustainable, long-term transformation in their leadership abilities.
Leadership Network
Women 1st has established a strong network to support women in their careers, giving participants the opportunity to benefit from one-to-one mentoring with the sector's highest performers.
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Female Chefs' Development Programme
The Female Chefs' Development programme provides bespoke management training for women working as chefs, helping them to move into more skilled and senior positions.
Delivered over six days, the programme combines essential management, organisational and technical skills development.
Women 1st in Scotland
Step up programme and Leadership Network in Scotland.
Networking Events
Locally hosted informal, part social, part-educational events with inspirational speakers sharing their success stories.
Women 1st Conference
Building on the Women 1st ethos that gender-balanced management is good for business, the Women 1st Conference offers a jam-packed day of continuous professional development for aspiring female leaders, entrepreneurs and existing managers who want to take their careers to the next level.
Best Practice Examples
Sharing the best examples and case studies of employers and individuals who have found practical and engaging ways to encourage women to fulfil their career ambitions within the sector.
The Women 1st Top 100 Club and Shine Awards
Recognising and celebrating women's achievements within the hospitality, passenger transport, travel and tourism sector.

To find out how you and your business can be a part of the Women 1st programme, call 01895 817009 or email:
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