The Program
Participation in BFW Online is self-directed, with learners working
through the program at their own pace. Learners interact online
using discussion boards, online chats and email. Individual coaching
takes place via email and the BFW Online 1-800 Number. Assignments
and project work combine online assignments with community involvement
and research.
How much time does it take? One of the best features of the Bridges
for Women Online program is the ability to set your own schedule.
You can work around your other commitments and still find time
to fully participate. To give participants a sense of the time
commitment generally required, you could use the BEP On-site Class
schedule structure as their guide for online pacing. In the class
room program, it is a 2-part, 26 week program. Participants attend
classes Monday to Thursday from 9:00-3:00, with Fridays set aside
for appointments and other important activities.
Curriculum and activities include:
• Personal development skills, communication, assertiveness
training and conflict resolution
• Employment readiness, exploring career options, job search
skills
• Individualized personal support
• Stress management and effective workplace behaviour
• Exploring the impact of abuse on employment-related barriers
For the Bridges for Women Online program, the curriculum is grouped
into an introduction course to the classroom software and then
three online course streams:
FOR NEW STUDENTS: Moodle Features Introduction Course
An introduction to the course software, and the skills and learning
objects required to navigate the site. This is a recommended first
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BFW Course #1: Telling our Stories
This is a discussion-based course, where women have the opportunity
to participate in discussions and community building with other
women. One of the objectives of this course is to ask women to
focus on sharing stories of their life’s accomplishment. |
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BFW Course #2: Foundations
A personal development centered course, with course chapters that
group subject matter and assignments together. Learn about communication
styles, assertiveness and conflict resolution techniques, goal
development, and spend time identifying personal skills and strengths. |
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| BFW Course #3: Employability Essentials
A course that focuses on pre-employment activities like career
research, labour market information, resumes and cover letter
writing. |
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Your Participation Brings "Life" to the Project
We encourage you to use the online classroom as a place where
you can share ideas and experiences. With your participation,
the program comes to life; we encourage you to share what you
are doing with others.
In the face to face program over the years, we have noticed that
one of the keys to women's success is being able to support each
other in their journey. We have a beautiful tool here to use to
connect - our online classroom. Let's see if we can create those
connections!
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