Boxing Baristas: Building Strength, Serving Success
Fortitude Boxing, combined with the Coffee Commune, offered a unique and impactful program called "Boxing Baristas." This initiative stood out by combining the physical and mental discipline of boxing with practical, in-demand barista skills, aiming to provide participants with a pathway to employment and personal growth.
Here's a breakdown of what the Fortitude Boxing Boxing Baristas course encompassed:
Program Overview:
Holistic Development: The Boxing Baristas program was designed to empower individuals, particularly those who were unemployed, underemployed, disadvantaged, or facing barriers to employment. It addressed both physical and vocational needs.
Dual Skill Set: Participants received expert boxing training to build physical and mental strength, resilience, and discipline. Simultaneously, they underwent hands-on barista training to acquire practical skills in coffee making and café operations, highly sought after in the hospitality industry.
Confidence and Employability: The program focused on building confidence, improving communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. A key outcome was to equip participants with job-ready qualifications and support them in finding employment through resume writing, interview preparation, and work placement opportunities.
Community and Mentorship: Fortitude Amateur Boxing Club emphasized a supportive community environment. Participants received personalized mentorship from experienced coaches, baristas, and industry professionals, guiding them through both their boxing and career journeys.
Government Support: The Boxing Baristas program was proudly funded by the Queensland Government through its "Skilling Queenslanders for Work" initiative, highlighting its commitment to addressing unemployment and fostering skills development.
Collaboration: This exciting program was a collaboration between Fortitude Amateur Boxing Club and The Coffee Commune, ensuring comprehensive training in both disciplines.
What Participants Gained:
Boxing Skills: Enhanced physical and mental strength, resilience, discipline, fitness, technique, and teamwork.
Life Skills: Improved communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities applicable to any workplace.
Mentorship and Support: Guidance from experienced professionals.
Job-Ready Qualifications: Accredited qualifications and assistance with job searching.
Fortitude Boxing Major Sponsor MCP Health