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Canadian Women's Foundation
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Community Foundations of Canada
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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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We were honoured to welcome Mirjana (Mira) Gordic, Outreach Worker at the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County, to our Empowering Women for Employment (EWE) group for a powerful session on The Power of Volunteering. 🙌💜

Mira generously shared her years of experience and highlighted how volunteering can open doors—especially for newcomer women looking to gain skills, build confidence, and connect with their communities. 💼🌍

It was a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, and we’re so grateful to have had this opportunity to learn from her journey. The energy, questions, and reflections from our participants made this session truly special.
Together, we rise, support, and empower! 🌱✨

#EmpoweredWomenEmpower #EWEProgram #PowerOfVolunteering #CommunityConnections #NewcomerWomen #WESTofWindsor #MulticulturalCouncil #BuildingFutures #WEST
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10 hours ago

WEST staff were thrilled to connect with industry professionals at the recent CAMM Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Among those in attendance was Yashaswini Pagadala, Economic Development Officer at Invest WindsorEssex. Yashaswini began her journey with WEST several years ago, and we are proud to see her thriving. #successstory Canadian Association of Moldmakers
Invest WindsorEssex
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13 hours ago

🎉 Exciting day at LiUNA! 625! Our SMART Program participants completed their Forklift Operator training, another big step toward breaking barriers for women in the skilled trades. 💪 Every new skill brings them closer to their red seal designation and a stronger, more diverse workforce for our community!

Want to earn learn how to operate a forklift? Apply for our SMART program today using the link below and learn more about your eligibility.

www.westofwindsor.com/smart-program/

#West #womenintrades #forklifttraining #SmartProgram #LiUNA625 #whynother #utip
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