Coles is aiming to raise $1 million for Australian women’s charity Fitted for Work to help empower vulnerable women and gender-diverse jobseekers.
Fitted for Work can help reduce the job search duration by an average of 26 weeks, or 48% through tailored services such as outfitting services, mentorships, resume writing and interview preparation.
With 1.3 million women in Australia wanting work or additional hours and one in two unemployed women looking for work for three months or more, funds raised will help Fitted for Work to fast-track the path to employment and economic independence for vulnerable Australian women.
$1 million goal
From today until Tuesday 4 March, Coles will donate 15 cents from the sale of all women’s skincare (excluding suncare), grooming, haircare, cosmetics, vitamins, period and continence care products and women’s apparel sold in-store and online at Coles to Fitted for Work, up to a maximum of $1 million.
Coles Group Corporate & Indigenous Affairs Officer Sally Fielke said Coles is delighted to be raising funds to support Fitted for Work for the fourth year in a row.
“At Coles, we know the positive effects that employment can have on women, particularly those who are vulnerable or who face extra challenges in finding work,” she said.
“Coles is proud to be an employer of choice for gender equity. We are committed to closing the gender pay gap, promoting flexible work, and increasing women’s leadership representation through our initiatives with team members, along with our partnerships with organisations such as Fitted for Work and Mentor Walks to help empower women and develop female leaders.”
Funds raised will enable the women’s charity to support up to 1400 vulnerable women to become job-ready and to gain secure, stable employment as demand for its services rose by 17% over the past 12 months, particularly among single parents (+7%), trans and gender-diverse individuals (+33%) and those affected by family violence (+67%).