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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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🌟 Workshop Highlight! 🌟
As part of the EWE Program, participants recently took part in an insightful workshop on Rights and Responsibilities, led by the amazing Emily McKinlay from Hiatus House. 💬✨
Thank you, Emily, for empowering our participants with knowledge and tools to understand their rights and navigate their responsibilities with confidence. 💪📚
#ewe #eweprogram #West #empowerment #communitysupport #hiatushouse #RightsAndResponsibilities #YouthLeadership #WorkshopRecap
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2 days ago

The Aloe Lounge on Erie Street was the perfect place to unwind and make new connections on a cool September evening! WEST staff was on hand to discuss the many services that we offer with business professionals, community leaders and entrepreneurs at “Wednesday Wisdom”, a monthly event hosted by Author and AlphaKOR President Frank Abbruzzese.

#WEST #WomenInTrades #SMARTProgram #WhyNotHer #AccelerateAction #Entrepreneurs #WednesdayWisdom

Are you interested to apply and know more information? Visit our website: www.westofwindsor.com/women-in-skilled-trades/
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3 days ago

🌟 Exciting news! 🌟

We’re thrilled to share that the @ontario_nonprofit_network Nonprofit Driven Regional Connects is making a stop right here in Windsor-Essex — hosted at WEST’s Roundhouse location on October 28! 🎉

This gathering is all about bringing the nonprofit sector together to reflect, collaborate, and share resources. It’s a chance to:
✨ Discuss shared challenges & opportunities
✨ Learn what’s happening across the broader ecosystem
✨ Build connections and cross-pollinate ideas

📍 Upcoming Regional Connects stops:
• Windsor-Essex – Oct 28 (at WEST Roundhouse!)

Let’s come together as a sector to support one another in the work we do every day.

👉 For more details and to register, visit Eventbrite (link in bio).
www.eventbrite.ca/e/nonprofit-driven-regional-connects-windsor-essex-tickets-1510789013609?aff=od...
#NonprofitDriven #WindsorEssex #NonprofitSector #CommunityCollaboration #WEST
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