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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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🎉 Trades Exploration Week Kicks Off! 🔧

WEST and Unifor Local 444 are proud to launch Trades Exploration Week, a dynamic initiative focused on empowering women to explore careers in the skilled trades.

To mark the beginning of this inspiring week, several distinguished guests gathered to welcome and encourage participants on the first step of their skilled trades journey, including: Mike Silvaggi, President of St. Clair College, Rose Anguiano Hurst, Executive Director of WEST, David Cassidy, Skilled Trades Special Advisor, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, and James Stewart, President of Unifor Local 444

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to take the first step toward a rewarding skilled trades career! Apply NOW!

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