FIRST FIVE PROGRAM

ACCELERATION DAY

It is a great in person session to connect with others and learning how far we all have come. It reminds me of sessions and context I have learned and things I didn't consider in the First Five Program.

PARTICIPANTS LEAVE WITH:

Clear insight into why challenges arise when applying program learnings
Practical strategies to adapt communication and influence in real situations
Greater confidence navigating complexity and increased responsibility
Clearer direction on career progression and growth opportunities
A strengthened peer network that supports momentum and retention
Practical insight from experienced women working in industry

TAKING FIRST FIVE TO THE NEXT LEVEL

The First Five Acceleration Day is an in-person professional development day that builds directly on the learning participants have already completed through the First Five Program.

As participants begin applying program skills and strategies in their day-to-day roles, they naturally encounter friction: moments where things don’t land as expected or feel harder to put into practice. This day is designed to identify those pressure points, unpack what’s really happening, and strengthen how core capabilities are being applied.

In doing so, the Acceleration Day supports early-career women to take on greater responsibility, navigate more complex workplace dynamics, and continue progressing with confidence and momentum.

Brianna - 3 years in Industry

Site Engineer

Being in construction and being that minority, it's tricky to navigate. I had a lot of self-confidence issues: uncertainty in my role and in my position on the team. Being able to bounce the scenarios and anything that you're going through at the time with other women that are experiencing the same thing, that's really invaluable.

Shananther - 2 years in Industry

Sustainability Graduate

Trellis helped me become a successful woman, a more productive, efficient, and motivated worker. In particular I am able to use the tools that were work-shopped during the group sessions and draw on other people's experiences that were shared to be able to contribute my full value to my job and enjoy it more, which is great.

Tierney - 4 years in Industry

Project Manager

It allowed me to validate some of the feelings that I couldn't quite put a label on. Now I have not only a toolbox of skills and techniques to draw upon, but also a support system of people who, if I do need that extra advice or sounding board, that those people are there as well.

Extremely valuable andinsightful way to spendyour work time

WHAT THE ACCELERATION DAY COVERS

The day is structured around three key focus areas:

Applying Skills in Challenging Situations

Working through situations where applying First Five skills feels difficult or doesn’t land as intended, including navigating challenging personalities, speaking up with confidence, holding boundaries, and responding to more complex or nuanced workplace scenarios.

Stepping into Responsibility and Early Leadership

Building confidence and clarity as roles expand, expectations shift and participants begin to take on greater responsibility, informal leadership or stretch opportunities.

Advocating for Career Progression

Identifying opportunities for growth, positioning strengths effectively and proactively advocating for development and progression within the workplace.

Delivered fully in person, the day and includes contributions from experienced women in industry, creating space for face-to-face learning, discussion and networking, alongside practical insight drawn from lived experience.

So valuable, it is so important for young females having the strong community and the course has made all the difference.

FIRST FIVE PROGRAM