Hudson is proud to partner with FW (Future Women), supporting initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes for women and gender diverse people and contribute to a stronger, more inclusive Australian workforce.<\/p>\n
Through this partnership, Hudson supports both Jobs Academy<\/a>, which helps women re-enter the workforce with confidence and capability, and the FW Leadership Summit 2026<\/a>, which brings together leaders shaping the future of work and leadership.<\/p>\n Together, these initiatives reflect a shared commitment to workforce participation, inclusive leadership and long-term economic impact.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jobs Academy is a free, year-long, fully virtual program designed to support women and gender-diverse people as they return to work, study or training following a career break.<\/p>\n The program provides structural, practical support to help participants build confidence, clarify career direction and strengthen job-ready capability. Through a combination of learning resources, mentoring and employer engagement, Jobs Academy supports sustainable workforce re-entry and long-term employment outcomes.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n As an employer partner, Hudson actively supports Jobs Academy participants by contributing practical, workforce-focused expertise.<\/p>\n This includes:<\/p>\n For organisations able to offer flexibility in work arrangements including part-time, hybrid or remote options, Jobs Academy participants represent a highly skilled and motivated cohort. Hudson works with clients to help them access this talent and redesign roles where appropriate to meet both business and workforce needs.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jobs Academy supports a diverse and experienced group of women and gender-diverse people across Australia. Jobs Academy participants are looking to enter or re-enter the workforce.<\/p>\n Participant insights include:<\/p>\n In terms of workforce status, 40% have had a career break of +1 year.<\/p>\n This profile reflects a highly capable cohort with strong work experience, navigating complex transitions back into paid work.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Participants consistently cite structural barriers when re-entering the workforce, including:<\/p>\n Jobs Academy and their employer partners help participants navigate these barriers by building confidence, reframing experience and connecting capability to real workforce demand.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Jobs Academy outcomes: measurable and long-term <\/strong><\/p>\n The impact of Jobs Academy is supported by strong, consistent outcomes.<\/p>\n In the past year – 1,500 women were supported through the program<\/strong><\/p>\n Since launching four years ago – More than 4,100 women have participated nationally<\/strong><\/p>\n Employment outcomes demonstrate long-term success:<\/p>\n Participants also receive practical capability support, including individual mentoring, with 100% reporting increased confidence in resume writing and interview skills.<\/p>\n These results highlight the value of well-designed workforce re-entry programs that prioritise sustainable employment, not short-term placement.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Supporting leadership through the FW Leadership Summit 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Hudson\u2019s partnership with FW also includes support for the FW Leadership Summit 2026, a national forum focused on inclusive leadership, workforce design and career progression.<\/p>\n The Summit brings together leaders to explore how organisations can:<\/p>\nWhat is Jobs Academy?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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