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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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Our settlement counsellors had the opportunity to attend Navigating Realities, hosted by the Windsor Essex Child/Youth Advocacy Centre as part of their 4th Annual Victims Week event. Through powerful personal and professional insights, speakers shed light on the landscape of harm experienced by children and youth in Windsor-Essex. These conversations remind us that as a community, we can and must do better to protect our young people from abuse and harm. Thank you, Windsor Essex CYAC , for your continued commitment to advocacy and healing.

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🎨✨ Our incredible LEAD 4 Intake 3 participants had the opportunity to explore creativity up close with a tour and hands-on studio experience at Art Windsor-Essex (AWE)! From learning about local art and artists to rolling up their sleeves in the studio, the group engaged in a meaningful and inspiring experience that celebrated self-expression, storytelling, and community connection through art. A huge thank you to the team at AWE for welcoming us into your beautiful space and sparking our participants’ creative spirit! 💛#LEAD4 #YoungWomenInLEAD #ArtWindsorEssex #CreativeLeadership #CommunityConnections #EmpoweringYoungWomen ... See MoreSee Less

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🎓 Kicking Off RentSmart with Knowledge & Empowerment!
Today, WEST’s EWE program participants joined the first day of the RentSmart course, led by a certified RentSmart Settlement Counsellor, with special guest Lilian Bahgat from Community Legal Aid │ University of Windsor, joined by a group of dedicated law students.
Participants engaged in an insightful session on Tenant & Landlord Rights & Responsibilities, asked great questions, and walked away with valuable information to support their housing journey.
Thank you to Lilian and the U of Windsor team for your time and support! 🏠✨
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