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Be Your Own Boss!
Expanding the d iscuss ion f rom employment SEEKING toemployment GENERATING th is pract ica l and engagingprogram wi l l ass is t par t ic ipants to understand whatat t r ibutes are des i rab le in a bus iness owner and how toscope out a potent ia l bus iness oppor tun i ty in the i r loca lcommuni ty . At the conclus ion par t ic ipants wi l l have abusiness idea ready to develop as par t o f the NewEnterpr ise Incent ive Scheme (NEIS) .
ENQUIRIES: 0418 553 719 or [email protected]
PARTICIPANTS will be actively seeking employment and can be aged between 16 and 60 years.
Prior business expertise or high literacy levels NOT required. In order to progress into the NEIS
Scheme participants need to be fully eligible for Jobactive or be a Disability Employment
Services participant in the Employment Assistance Phase.
FACILITATED by business advocate, Kerry Anderson, local business leaders will also be
enlisted to share their knowledge and mentor participants through the process.
Who?
In a supportive and handson learning environment participants will learn: *What business
attributes and skills are desirable for success; *Why business is important to our community and
what business opportunities are available in the region; and *How to develop a new business
idea that can become a reality with support through the NEIS Scheme.
What?
When?TIME/DATE TBA: An introductory one hour session will assist participants to decide if this
program is something they would like to do.
TIME/DATE TBA: The program will then continue on a weekly basis and can be offered as 6
weeks x 4 hour sessions, or can be negotiated to suit existing programs and participant needs.
Some independent research and activities will be required to be undertaken by participants
between sessions.
Leading an important conversation to look
at existing landscapes with fresh eyes.
Contact Kerry
MOBILE: 0418 553 719
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEB: www.kerryanderson.com.au
Follow Kerry
BLOG: www.kerryanderson.com.au/blog
FACEBOOK: Rural Entrepreneurs
TWITTER: @KerryWords
LINKED IN: Kerry Anderson
A businesswoman, philanthropist and community advocate from Central Victoria, Kerry Anderson
is passionate about rural and regional Australia.
Renowned for her innovative and practical approach Kerry is dedicated to empowering others to
embrace change and create new opportunities for themselves. In a rapidly changing world Kerry
facilitates important conversations encouraging individuals, businesses and organisations to look
at existing landscapes with fresh eyes.
As a 2011 Victorian Rural Woman of the Year finalist she launched an extensive research project
that took her to the United States meeting with successful communities and educators.
Over a three year period Kerry led the highly innovative Operation Next Gen project working with
three towns and secondary schools in rural Victoria to trial practical and effective ways of
engaging with young people and encouraging entrepreneurs.
As a thought leader Kerry frequently represents the region at national and international forums
and is invited to present at conferences here and overseas. In addition, she regularly writes a
column for Inside Small Business, speaks on ABC Regional Radio, and shares positive stories
about rural Australia through her blog and social media.
In recognition of her extensive networks, knowledge, and passion for rural communities, Kerry was
appointed to the Regional Development Australia Loddon Mallee Committee from 2012 to 2015.
Recently she has become a Women Making Waves ambassador promoting the achievements of
women across the Loddon Mallee region.
