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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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✨ LEAD 4 – Intake 7 Industry Tour ✨
A heartfelt thank you to @scotiabank for supporting WEST and for your generous donation. On behalf of everyone at WEST, we sincerely appreciate your contribution. Your support makes a meaningful difference in helping us continue our work and serve our community. Our LEAD 4 Intake 7 participants had the wonderful opportunity to visit Scotiabank – Southwest Ontario District for an insightful guided branch tour. Participants explored various departments and learned about diverse roles within the banking sector, including customer service, financial advising, and administrative positions. The team also shared valuable information about entry-level opportunities, essential skills, and growth pathways within the organization. The visit concluded with an engaging Q&A session, where participants asked thoughtful questions about job readiness, hiring processes, and workplace culture — gaining real-world insight into building a career in banking. Thank you to the Scotiabank team for your warm welcome and for inspiring our future leaders. We truly appreciate your commitment to giving back and investing in positive change. We look forward to continuing this valued partnership. #LEADProgram #WESTofWindsor #IndustryTour #CareerDevelopment
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✨ Participants from our LEAD Program Intake 7 recently spent an inspiring and informative day at St. Clair College, centred on learning, career growth, and future planning. The visit began with an interactive Job Search Strategies workshop led by the Genesis Career Services team, where participants strengthened their understanding of effective job search strategies and interview skills, essential tools for today’s competitive workforce. The group also enjoyed a guided campus tour, exploring various programs, student supports, and learning environments that sparked interest in further education and training pathways. We sincerely thank St. Clair College for their welcoming hospitality and ongoing partnership in supporting and empowering young women💼✨#WESTOfWindsor #StClairCollege #CareerDevelopment #WomenInWorkforce #CommunityPartnerships
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Our settlement team had an incredible time at the Youth Leading Change Symposium, connecting with students from multiple schools, sharing information about our programs and services, and building meaningful relationships with community partners and organizations. We were especially proud to wear pink in honour of Pink Shirt Day, standing together against bullying and in support of youth empowerment, inclusion, and kindness. 💗 When young voices are empowered, real change begins. 🌟
#PinkShirtDay #youthempowerment #CommunityConnections
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