This module helps trainers understand the realities, strengths, and learning needs of vulnerable mothers participating in VET.
Vulnerable mothers may experience interconnected barriers such as:
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caregiving responsibilities;
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rigid training schedules;
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financial pressure;
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interrupted education;
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limited access to childcare;
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digital exclusion;
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low confidence;
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discrimination;
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social isolation;
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and uncertainty about returning to employment.
Trainers should not define learners only through vulnerability. Mothers may already possess valuable competences developed through caregiving and life experience.
These can include:
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organisation;
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adaptability;
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multitasking;
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resilience;
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empathy;
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negotiation;
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time management;
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and problem-solving.
