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Canadian Women's Foundation
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Community Foundations of Canada
Equality Fund
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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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WEST was proud to host a booth the University of Windsor Career Fair! This event provided a fantastic opportunity to connect with employers, explore career pathways, and gain valuable industry insights.A huge thank you to the University of Windsor for organizing such a well-run event—WEST was proud to participate! 👏 We’re always excited to support career development and networking in our community.#JobFairSuccess #WEST #CareerOpportunities #Networking #WindsorJobs #FutureReady ... See MoreSee Less
🌟 Big shoutout to our amazing EWE participants for stepping up and participating in Mock Interviews with our incredible WEST community partners! 🙌 These mock interviews are a fantastic opportunity for growth, learning, and building confidence for their future careers. Thank you to all the partners who are helping shape these future leaders! 💼👏 #ewe #westcommunity #MockInterviews #CareerDevelopment #NextGenLeaders #Empowerment #west ... See MoreSee Less
Join us on March 8, 2025, for a memorable night at WEST of Windsor’s International Women’s Day Gala! Celebrate achievements, be inspired by a keynote speaker, take part in a silent auction, enjoy delicious food, and experience live music and entertainment—all while coming together to accelerate gender equality in our community and beyond.Visit www.westofwindsor.com/iwd/ to purchase tickets and view sponsorship opportunities.#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction ... See MoreSee Less
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