How WE can Help YOU 

Women are doing it for themselves...Going back to work, getting that job and setting up in business...

Did you know?

• Women make up 52% of the world's population
• Women do 60% of the world's work
• Women receive less than 10 % of the world's salaries.

Is this you?

• Returning to work
• Unemployed
• Lacking in confidence
• Looking to raise your self esteem
• Becoming self-employed

SWEDA can help

Sandwell Women's Enterprise Development Agency (SWEDA) was established in 1989, as a not for profit limited company. SWEDA was set up to provide Business advice, training and support to disadvantaged women.

SWEDA is the only agency targeting women contemplating employment, self employment and those already in business. SWEDA's main target groups are women who are lone parents, on low incomes, women from minority ethnic communities, and those from socially excluded groups.

SWEDA's unique selling point is its approach to clients. This translates into a warm friendly environment with ongoing long term support. This assistance and support enables and empowers clients to start and manage their businesses and to access jobs, training and further education. The agency has been working withpartner organisation to improve the participation of women in the labour market, improve access to learning, employment and self-employment by targeting the most disadvantaged women.

The Agency's service provision tackles the barriers faced by many women when wishing to access jobs, training, education and self-employment by providing quality tailored support to meet the specific needs of the clients.

Over the last 15 years SWEDA has supported many women enabling them to reach their potential.

We provide help in the following areas:

Employment

• Recognising your key strengths and weaknesses
• Job Search
• CVs and Application forms
• I.T.
• Letter writing
• Interviews
• Keeping your job

Enterprise

• Self employment
• Social/Community Enterprises
• Help with business planning
• Accessing funding

Education

• Further education
• Training
• IT training

The service is free and confidential and childcare is available on request.

The Agency sees many people who simply want information or support towards achieving their personal goals and SWEDA is there to see them through their journey.

If you want a listening ear to explore your career options then we have a team of experienced and qualified staff on hand to support you to reach your goals.