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Unlock your potential with the
Open Pathways Programme
Your career is more than just a job—it’s about growth, confidence, and opportunity. At WOCGN, we understand the challenges women of colour face in the workplace, and we’re here to make sure you have the support and tools to succeed.
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The Open Pathways Programme is designed for ambitious professionals at every stage—whether you’re just starting out, aiming for your next promotion, or stepping into leadership.
Through mentorship, workshops, and group coaching, you’ll gain practical skills, career strategies, and a strong support network to help you move forward with confidence.
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This is your chance to invest in yourself—and for your organisation to invest in you.
Participant Testimonials
What you'll learn...
Gain practical skills and insights
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Address unique challenges
You'll learn how to navigate and overcome the biases and systemic barriers that women of colour often face in the workplace. You’ll leverage your strengths to take on leadership roles and manage teams with confidence and resilience.
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Lead with Confidence
You'll develop leadership skills that help you make strategic decisions, lead with authority, and build strong internal and external networks of sponsors and stakeholders.
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Build a Strong Personal Brand
You'll learn how to increase your visibility within your organisation and position yourself for career advancement by building a powerful personal brand that showcases your unique value and leadership potential.
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Master communication & Negotiation
You'll gain the confidence to speak up and communicate with authority, whether in negotiations, meetings, or high-stakes conversations. You'll learn how to advocate for yourself and others effectively.
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Expand Your Network & Community
Through group coaching, peer-to-peer support, and access to a network of like-minded professionals, you'll build lasting connections that foster a sense of belonging and solidarity, empowering you to succeed in any workplace.
Your team
Industry experts. Coaches. DEI Specialists.
The Pathways Programme is driven by the expertise of our consultants—women of colour leaders and diversity experts who bring decades of experience in navigating complex professional environments. Our team is not only dedicated to empowering women of colour but is also at the forefront of shaping inclusive leadership in today’s workplace. Click on their photo to find out more about what makes them stand out.
Programme outline & upcoming dates
Feb 2025 -July 2025
6 month
programme
Delivered online
Programme
Fully Booked!!
6 x 1:1 Mentoring sessions
Personalised guidance from women of colour leaders invested in your growth. Our mentors are successful women of colour who have first-hand experience navigating the very challenges you face in your career.
Interactive workshops designed to build the skills needed to thrive and lead, from negotiation and communication strategies to leadership development. Group coaching sessions provide you with focused, actionable guidance in a collaborative setting, allowing you to learn alongside peers facing similar challenges.
6 x Professional development
Training & Community Events
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Dedicated Mentee training to prepare you for your sessions and the programme. Invitations to regular events and a supportive community of women of colour and allies committed to advancing diversity and inclusion.
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Missed out this time? Don’t worry—register your interest now to be the first to know when the next cohort opens! 🚀
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Pricing & Investment
The Open Pathways Programme is an investment in your future, designed to provide you with the tools, support, and community needed to thrive in your career. ​​​​​​
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CORPORATE PRICE
Investing in the Open Pathways Programme for your employees means investing in your organisation's future.
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​Bulk discounts are available for multiple participants.
​​*Min 10 participants.
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CHARITY/SELF FUNDING
A discounted charity rate for charity employees or self-funders.
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This fee covers mentorship, professional development workshops, group coaching
and community access—an invaluable investment in your career progression.
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Flexible payment plans are available to ensure accessibility.
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CORPORATE CSR
As part of your CSR initiatives, sponsor a woman of colour through WOCGN’s
Pay It Forward fund. Your contribution provides life-changing access to mentorship, coaching, and leadership development, empowering women to break barriers and advance in their careers.
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