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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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Today, our LEAD participants had the opportunity to visit @mts.windsor Mission Thrift Store for a behind-the-scenes tour and volunteer experience.

Mission Thrift Store has been a long-standing and valued partner of WEST, providing placement opportunities for many of our LEAD participants over the years. Through partnerships like this, participants gain valuable hands-on experience, build workplace skills, and strengthen their confidence as they prepare for employment.

We are incredibly grateful for community partners like Mission Thrift Store who continue to invest in the success of our participants and help create meaningful pathways to employment.

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A huge thank you to Megan and Tawnie from Libro Credit Union for delivering a 3-part Financial Literacy Workshop!
Through sessions on Loans That Don’t Work, Building a Healthier Credit History, and Basic Budgeting, participants gained practical tools and knowledge to make informed financial decisions and build stronger financial futures.
We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to empowering our community through financial education. #LibroCreditUnion#WEST #FinancialLiteracy #CommunitySupport #NonProfit ... See MoreSee Less

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Employer Highlight: Connections Early Years Family Centre

A huge thank you to @connectionseyfc for their ongoing partnership and support of our LEAD participants through meaningful work placements.

Serving Windsor-Essex families since 1974, Connections provides integrated support, learning, early identification, and intervention services that help children ages 0–6 thrive and reach their full potential.

Through their commitment to mentorship and hands-on learning, our participants gain valuable workplace experience, build confidence, and develop skills that prepare them for future success.

Thank you, Connections, for investing in the next generation of young women leaders and helping create opportunities that make a lasting impact in our community. 💜

#EmployerHighlight #LeadProgram #westofwindsor #CommunityPartnership #workplacement WomenInLeadership WindsorEssex ... See MoreSee Less

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