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Canadian Women's Foundation
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Community Foundations of Canada
Equality Fund
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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 participants took part in an enriching Employment Services Orientation Workshop!
We were pleased to have our Intake Worker join us to share the wide range of services and resources available through our Employment Services department. The session was engaging, informative, and filled with insightful knowledge that empowered participants with the tools and support they can access on their employment journey.
A heartfelt thank‑you to our Intake Worker for delivering such a valuable workshop, and to our participants for their active involvement and enthusiasm!
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Yesterday, we were excited to welcome Laura from Contact North to our EWE Intake 22 cohort!
Laura delivered an engaging and informative workshop, sharing valuable insights and connecting with participants through interactive discussions. Her expertise and warm approach made the session both meaningful and motivating for everyone involved.
A big thank‑you to Laura and Contact North for supporting our learners and contributing to their success!
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