of COVID-19 job losses in Australia and 83% in Victoria were experience by women, between Feb-Oct 2020 (Leonora Risse, 2020)

of women feel they need to up-skill before re-entering the workforce (Anthill, 2016)

of mothers feel they lack the confidence to re-enter the workforce (Get Qualified, 2016)

of mature age women (55-64) participate in the workforce, compared to 72% of mature age men (Australian Government Women’s Workforce Participation, 2020)

The Program

Meet the ground-breaking initiative providing employment opportunities to women who have been out of the workforce for an extended period and want to return.

It is opportunity to upskill, build confidence and gain valuable and practical experience.

“With the compounding impact of COVID-19 on women, Alpha-H has recognised an urgency to respond to this “she-session” with practical and immediate action. As a female-founded business comprised of 70% of employees who identify as women, we saw an opportunity to extend ourselves into the community, offering paid work placements and creating a network of women supporting women.”

- Tina Randello, Chief Commercial Officer

2021 Applications are Now Closed

2022 Expressions of Interest

Who Can Apply

The six Encoreship roles are available to anyone who identifies as a woman, has had an extended period (1+ years) away from the workforce and is having difficulty re-entering.

In 2021 the program is only available to applicants within Australia. In 2022 we will be offering international roles.

The Process

1. Apply for The Encoreship program via the portal from March 2022

2. The Encorers will start their positions in April 2022 and alongside their work, will have tailored upskilling and training

3. Career transition mentoring and a personal development program is included, to help Encorers secure their next role

In 2022 The Encoreship is Expanding, Globally

We are calling on new brands to join The Encoreship initiative in 2022. If you are committed to empowering and supporting women, and those who identify as women through tangible work experiences and mentoring, please sign up to join our brand collective

Brand Enquiry Form

If you are a woman who is facing difficulties finding employment after an extended period of time off and are looking to apply for The Encoreship in 2022, we would love to hear from you.

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