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Canadian Women's Foundation
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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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🌿 Mindfulness in Action 🌿

Today, our amazing EWE participants took part in a powerful Mindfulness Workshop focused on self-awareness, presence, and emotional well-being.

It was an inspiring session filled with reflection, open conversation, and practical tools for navigating life and work with greater clarity and calm. 👏

A heartfelt thank you to Natasha Feghali for guiding the group and creating such a meaningful experience. 💛

#ewe #West #eweworkshop #mindfulness #empoweredwomenempower #growthjourney #wellbeingmatters #womenincommunity
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Our EWE participants had an incredible opportunity to tour the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel and the Tunnel Duty Free Shop! 🙌 From learning about border operations to seeing behind-the-scenes logistics, it was an eye-opening experience into the heart of international trade and travel. 🌍🚗💼

A huge thank you to CBSA and Tunnel Duty Free for hosting us and sharing your time, knowledge, and hospitality. Your support means a lot to our participants as they explore future careers in the industry!

#ewe #West #industrytour #CBSA #tunneldutyfree #WindsorDetroitTunnel #CareerExploration #gratitude #HandsOnExperience
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