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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 so grateful to have had Maria Mahecha from Harmony Counselling join our LEAD program to facilitate a powerful workshop on mental health, self-compassion, and emotional wellness for women 💛

Our participants had the opportunity to learn, reflect, and engage in meaningful conversations about well-being and mental health in a safe and supportive space.

Be sure to We’re so grateful to have had Maria Mahecha from Harmony Counselling join our LEAD program to facilitate a powerful workshop on mental health, self-compassion, and emotional wellness for women 💛

Our participants had the opportunity to learn, reflect, and engage in meaningful conversations about well-being and mental health in a safe and supportive space.

Be sure to check out Maria’s page @mahechatherapy! She offers virtual counselling services for individuals ages 8+ in both English and Spanish. 🤍 ... See MoreSee Less

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The Empowering Women for Employment (EWE) Program proudly recognizes companies that invest in programs empowering newcomer women with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed to build meaningful careers in a new country. By supporting inclusive employment pathways, organizations like Huron Shores Property Management are helping to create stronger communities, more divers workplaces, and brighter futures for newcomer women and their families. #empoweringwomenforemployment #eweprogram #westofwindsor ... See MoreSee Less

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Several Women's Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. staff spent Sunday afternoon at the enjoyable community Mother’s Day event hosted by the community group, AWAW, African Women’s Association Windsor. A special highlight was our organization receiving on of the Community Support Awards. We are thankful for this special recognition and the ongoing opportunity to provide needed services preparing women and girls to build skills and confidence leading to employment. Thank you to Scholastica Lyanga and Dr. Ezefie and members for this wonderful afternoon, congratulations to other award winners.

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