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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
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Canadian Women's Foundation
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Community Foundations of Canada
Equality Fund
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Windsor Essex Community Foundation

Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST)

Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST) was developed in 1984 as a response to disproportionately high levels of unemployment among women and the difficulties experienced by women attempting to enter the workforce.

During the course of development, it became apparent that the most disadvantaged women, in terms of training and employment opportunities, were visible minorities. As a result of those findings, a plan was implemented to create a technical and life skills training program specific to the needs of visible minority women residing in Windsor-Essex. WEST, a non-profit corporation and registered charitable organization, is the realization of that initiative.

With funding from Human Resources Development Canada, WEST opened its doors in February 1987, offering unique training opportunities for women from Windsor-Essex and around the globe. Through skills enhancement and volunteer placements, visible minority women have been prepared for entry to employment and have moved closer to achieving the success they desire.

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Our WEST Settlement Counselors have been actively connecting with our community partners across Windsor-Essex!
Our team attended the Central Catholic High School Open House, offering outreach, support, and sharing information about our Settlement programs and services with families and community members. On the same day, during school hours, we also spent time engaging with students at the school, helping them learn more about the resources available through WEST.
Additionally, we were pleased to participate in a community event at GVP School, continuing our commitment to supporting newcomer families and strengthening connections within the community.
We’re proud to stay involved, visible, and connected—working together with our community partners to help newcomers thrive! 🌟
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🎁✨ Spreading Holiday Cheer at WEST! ✨🎁
This week, we celebrated the season by distributing gift cards to 19 newcomer women—a small holiday gift made possible through our Gift of Giving fundraiser.
Thank you to everyone who supported our month-long campaign, and a special thank-you to Tim Hortons for their generous donation. Your kindness helped us bring warmth, welcome, and joy to the women we serve. ❤️
#West #giftofgiving #NewcomerSupport #CommunityCare #holidayseason #thankyou
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