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e-News Volume 3 | Number 4 | May 2007
In The News: International
Women’s Day 2007 WEST Clients: Feng Chen, Enhanced Language Training WEST News: WEST-Side Women’s Information Day, June 2 WEST Annual Open House, June 7, 2007
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20th Anniversary and International Women’s Day Celebration Journey Towards Success: Celebrating Women, Shaping Lives |
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From right to left: Rose Anguiano Hurst, Justina Nwaesei, Daphne Clarke and Minister Sandra Puppatello
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Thursday, March 8, 2007
WEST would like to thank all those who joined us in celebrating our 20-year anniversary on March 8, 2007. The event was a great success and all proceeds will be used to sustain our Computer Training Program. WEST being an authorized Microsoft Word Training Centre, your generosity is going to help us to continue to provide free Microsoft Certified computer training to women in the community.
We would also like to take this opportunity to invite you to celebrate International Women’s Day with us again on Saturday, March 8th, 2008. Mark your calendar!
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e-News Volume 3 | Number 4 | May 2007
In The News: International
Women’s Day 2007 WEST Clients: Feng Chen, Enhanced Language Training WEST News: WEST-Side Women’s Information Day, June 2 WEST Annual Open House, June 7, 2007
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News from the E. D.
Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST) is thrilled to launch our on-line newsletter as part of our 20 year anniversary celebration. In this publication we hope to share with you all the great things we are doing to help women achieve their goals of self-sufficiency.
In this inaugural publication, you can read about our annual “Journey Towards Success” awards gala and about this year’s award recipients which also celebrated our 20 year anniversary on International Women’s Day 2007.
Please visit each of the sections so you can read about the variety of programs and services we offer from GED preparation programs, six levels of language training, beginning and advanced computer skills enhancement programs as well as new programming initiatives. You can also read other success stories of participants who are doing great things in the community and in their careers.
The on-line newsletter will also showcase current events of the organization such as the efforts of local retailer and supporter Anne Waters of Anne’s on the Avenue and the partnership she founded with AM 800 CKLW and IXL Cleaners to benefit the Ready for Work – Clothing Exchange Program. During the month of May, you can drop-off your donation of women’s business-wear either at Anne’s, or IXL Cleaners of WEST. The clothes will be dry-cleaned thanks to the generosity of IXL Cleaners and distributed to women seeking employment of starting new jobs.
The Ready for Work Program has received tremendous support since its inception and in addition to Anne’s recent efforts; other women’s and service organizations have also come on board to expand the program by their generous donations of ethnic hair care products, and undergarments to distribute to participants at no charge.
There are many ways to support the organization, and WEST also accepts cash donations. As a Registered Canadian Charity we are able to issue donation receipts.
Join our efforts to continue our valuable work in the community.
Sincerely,
WEST Executive Director
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Journey Towards Success Award Recipients
The Journey Towards Success Award was created by Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST) to recognize and honour past participants, who have achieved great personal and professional successes since they graduated from WEST. In 2007, 20 individuals were selected to receive this prestigious award coinciding with WEST’s 20th anniversary. The award recipients were:
Long Service Award - Board of Directors
Daphne Clark joined the WEST Board of Directors in 1994. Since then, she has actively participated in various board roles including; member, Vice-president, President and currently hold the position of Past President. She has shared her expertise and passion for women’s issues and gender equity with the organization over the years. Her involvement and leadership has assisted in strengthening the organization’s program delivery, expansion of services and community profile.
Long Service Award
Kamal Jammu, is one of WEST’s first success stories! She arrived in Canada in 1973, first residing in the Maritime Provinces with her husband, Shamsher. Today her family has expanded to include three daughters, two son-in-laws, and two grandsons. Kamal entered the WEST program as a trainee in 1987. Twenty years later, she remains a member of WEST’s staff, now occupying a managerial position.
Long Service Award
2007 Ambassador Award
Aida Cabrera, Manager of Administration at the City of Windsor, was a participant of the WEST program in 1989 and is a lifelong supporter of WEST services and participants. She has been a mentor and a role model for women seeking opportunities to find new careers and opportunities in Canada.
Journey Towards Success Awards
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Maha Hakim received six moths of in-class training at WEST and was then placed at Forest Glade Fireplaces as a Bookkeeper. Maha’s journey began when the owner decided to keep her as a part-time bookkeeper and later hired her full-time.
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Bola Adeniyi-Taiwo is an internationally-trained professional with over 13 years experience in the human resources field. Her experience in recruitment, selection and placement was an asset to WEST and our clients.
During her time at WEST, Bola has been instrumental in creating various employment tools and resources, facilitating workshops and managing a client load. Bola has demonstrated herself to be an innovative and people oriented individual and we wish her all the success in her future employment.
Jillian Stevens is a social work intern from the University of Windsor, who recently completed her placement at WEST. Jillian worked as an employment counsellor developing practical interviewing, case management and relationship building skills.
Jillian writes: “During the past year, I have learned a tremendous amount about disadvantaged women in the Windsor- Essex County. This new found knowledge has sparked my interest in working with this population, as a future social worker.”
We wish Jillian success in her studies and future endeavors.
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Women’s Day 2007 WEST Clients: Feng Chen, Enhanced Language Training WEST News: WEST-Side Women’s Information Day, June 2 WEST Annual Open House, June 7, 2007
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Feng Chen is an internationally trained GIS Specialist from China with over 10 years in the field of Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing Applications. After completing her PhD in 2001 and working as a researcher and instructor in Japan, Feng and her family relocated to Canada in 2004.
In May 2006, Feng took part in the job-specific Enhanced Language Training (ELT) Program at WEST to enable herself to find and retain employment commensurate with her qualifications and skills. After completing both the classroom training and work placement components of the program, Feng attained a position at Essex Region Conservation Authority as a Remote Sensing Technician and GIS Analyst.
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WEST News
Peace Tree Day – Windsor City Council - The WEST staff and clients will be participating in the Peace Tree Day on June 1, 2007 at 9:30 am at Charles Clark Square.
WEST staff, participants and children will be creating Peace Trees that reflect the diversity of WEST and the Windsor community. Join us in celebrating the diversity of the Windsor Community.
WEST-Side Women’s Information Day to be held on Saturday, June 2, 2007. The Information Day will target women and their children who live in the West-end with the goal of providing information on the many services available in the community.
WHERE: STAG (Sandwich Action Team Group) 3735 King Street, Windsor, Ontario
TIME: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN of all ages will be provided by STAG along with the City of Windsor, Children’s Services.
FREE Refreshments
The event is brought to you by WEST, Ward 2 Councilor Caroline Postma and the Honourable Minister Sandra Pupatello.
Come Join Us and RIDE THE FIRE TRUCK!
WEST Annual Open House will be held on June 8, 2007. WEST welcomes members of the community to come and visit the WEST site, meet WEST staff and participants.
WEST is continually seeking ways of building relationships with local businesses and agencies in order to better serve the needs of women and children in the Windsor-Essex community.
WHERE: Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor 647 Ouellette Avenue, Suite 201 (corner of Ouellette Avenue and Wyandotte)
TIME: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Refreshments will be provided
For more information contact WEST at 519-26-6621
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About Women’s Enterprise Skills Training (WEST)
Women’s Enterprise Skills Training (WEST) is a registered non-profit agency providing “training for severely employment disadvantaged visible minority women in order to improve their employability in the workforce and/ or to further their education.”
WEST is located at 647 Ouellette Avenue, Windsor Ontario N9A 4J4
We can be contacted by phone (519) 256-6621, fax (519) 256-3963 or email info@westofwindsor.com
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Find out more about our programs and services at www.westofwindsor.com.
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