Free Confidence & Pathways Programme for Mothers in the NEIC

You don’t need to have it all figured out.
The Mums Hub Confidence & Pathways Programme is a free, supportive programme for mothers in the North East Inner City who are thinking about returning to work, exploring education or training, rebuilding confidence, or taking practical next steps towards employment and financial independence.
This is a space to begin, with real conversations, real support, and real pathways forward.
This programme is funded by the North East Inner City Initiative (NEIC).

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The Confidence & Pathways Programme for Mothers in the NEIC is funded by the North East Inner City Initiative (NEIC). This support helps Mums Hub provide free, welcoming and practical sessions for local mothers to build confidence, explore education and work pathways, and access support that meets them where they are.

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A free, welcoming space for mums to rebuild confidence, explore options, and take the next step at their own pace.

Confidence

A relaxed space to rebuild self-belief, recognise your skills, and take the next step at your own pace.

Pathways

Information and guidance around work, education, training, upskilling, and school-hours-friendly opportunities.

Practical support

Support may include CV preparation, coaching, interview confidence, job search help, and follow-on sessions where needed.

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A supportive space for mums

Motherhood builds real skills; organisation, communication, problem-solving, care, patience, resilience, and leadership. But many mums can still feel unsure about where to begin when thinking about work, education, training, or confidence after time away.
This programme meets mums where they are.
Whether you are ready to take a practical step now, or you simply want to explore your options in a relaxed and supportive space, you are welcome.
We do not expect mothers to fit one fixed route. Caring responsibilities, school hours, childcare, transport, confidence, income and safety can all affect what is possible.

That is why our work starts with the mother in front of us. What does she want? What does she need? What is realistic right now?

Upcoming September sessions
1:1 Coaching Session

Wednesday 16th September, 10:30am–12pm
Interview Preparation Session
Thursday 24th September, 10am–12pmCharleville Mall Library

What the September sessions will cover1:1 Coaching Session
Wednesday 16th September, 10:30am–12pm
Charleville Mall Library
This will be a relaxed morning where mums can have short one-to-one conversations with career and life coaches.You can use the space to talk about confidence, direction, returning to work, education, career pathways, or simply where to start next.You do not need to have everything figured out before coming. The session is there to help you think things through in a calm and supportive way.

Interview Preparation Session
Thursday 24th September, 10am–12pm
Charleville Mall Library
This session will focus on building confidence around interviews.We will look at how to prepare, how to talk about your skills and experience, how to answer common questions, and how to feel more comfortable presenting yourself.The session will also include mock interview practice, so mums can try things out in a supportive space before going into a real interview.You can book one session or both.

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Practical support that meets mums where they are

Mums do not need to have everything figured out before attending.
This programme is a space to begin, connect with others, ask questions, and explore what might be possible.
Mums Hub also uses what we learn through these sessions to better understand what mothers need from services, employers, training providers, and local supports.
Real conversations help shape real pathways forward.

Real conversations, practical support, and pathways that recognise family life as part of the picture.

What this programme offers

The Confidence & Pathways Programme is not a formal course or employment service. It is a welcoming space for mothers to explore options, ask questions, rebuild confidence, and get practical support.
Each session has a theme, but the programme is flexible. If mums identify a clear need, Mums Hub may arrange additional supports such as CV workshops, coaching, job search guidance, interview preparation, education information, or employer sessions.
The aim is simple: to support mums to take realistic next steps towards confidence, dignity, opportunity, and financial independence.

Confidence
Support to rebuild self-belief, recognise your skills, and feel more prepared to take the next step.

Work pathways
Information and guidance around returning to work, local opportunities, flexible work, and school-hours-friendly options.

Education and training
A chance to explore courses, upskilling, training routes, and realistic pathways that may work around family life.

Practical next steps
Support may include CV preparation, coaching, interview confidence, job search help, and follow-on sessions where needed.

Who this programme is for

This programme is for mothers in the NEIC who are thinking about work, education, training, confidence, or next steps; even if they are not sure where to begin.
It may be helpful if you want to:
✓ Rebuild confidence after time away from work
✓ Explore education, training, or upskilling options
✓ Understand what work pathways might be realistic for you
✓ Get support with CVs, interviews, coaching, or job search
✓ Connect with other mothers in a supportive space
✓ Explore school-hours-friendly or family-friendly opportunities
✓ Take small, practical steps towards financial independence

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Upcoming September sessions
1:1 Coaching Session
Wednesday 16th September, 10:30am–12pm
Interview Preparation Session
Thursday 24th September, 10am–12pmCharleville Mall Library