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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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We’re now on Day 4 of our exciting Unifor Trades Week, and today kicked off with a powerful panel of skilled trades industry experts sharing their real-world apprenticeship journeys.

Our featured speakers included two inspiring women who are blazing trails in their fields:

🔧 Suqin Zhu – A proud WEST CNC/IMM graduate who is thriving as a CNC Machinist

⚡ Georgia Vary – A former Electrical Pre-Apprentice, who now works as a Level 2 Millwright Apprentice

In addition to the panel, participants showcased their robotics programming talents with a live demonstration of LEGO robots in motion, highlighting both creativity and technical skill!

The final special guest of the day, MPP for Windsor-Tecumseh, @andrewdowie , attended to offer words of support to women entering the trades, highlighting the overwhelming need for trades people in the region.

🚀 Ready to launch your career in the skilled trades?

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible journey. Apply now to our CNC/IMM 2025 program!

👉 Visit: www.westofwindsor.com/women-in-skilled-trades

#Local444 #WEST #WomenInTrades #WhyNotHer #Robotics #StClairCollege
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📖✨ LEAD 4 – Intake 4 participants had the exciting opportunity to attend an engaging industry tour of the Windsor Public Library – Central Branch and more! During the visit, participants explored the library’s wide range of programs and services, discovered potential career pathways within the public library system, and learned how libraries play a key role in supporting community learning and access to resources. One of the most memorable moments was when participants received their very own first library cards — opening the door to a lifetime of learning, exploration, and opportunity! 📚💳 A huge thank you to the Windsor Public Library team for your warm hospitality and for inspiring our young women leaders. Your support makes a lasting impact! 🙌#LEAD4Intake4 #IndustryTour #WindsorPublicLibrary #YouthEmpowerment #FirstLibraryCard #WomenInLeadership #CommunityConnections ... See MoreSee Less

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🎉 Client Success Story – WEST Integrated Employment Services (IES) 🎉
We’re proud to continue sharing inspiring client success stories and testimonials from WEST Integrated Employment Services (IES) program! Through personalized support, career coaching, and strong employer partnerships, our team helped Abigayle to secure employment.
📸 Featured in the photo: Abigayle receiving a WREN Employment Gift Bag — a small token to celebrate a big step forward on the path to employment success! 🛍️💼
At WEST, we remain dedicated to breaking down employment barriers and supporting individuals on their path to sustainable, long-term success.
Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the journeys of those transforming their futures through employment! 💪
#WESTIES #ClientSuccess #IntegratedEmploymentServices #EmploymentSupport #JobReady #CommunityImpact #WESTInc #WREN
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