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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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🎓 Congratulations to our LEAD 4 Intake 8 participants! We celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of an incredible group of participants. We are proud of all that you have accomplished and excited to see the impact you will make in your workplaces and communities. Wishing you continued success as you move forward with confidence, determination, and purpose! A special thank you to our valued community partners for their ongoing support, collaboration, and commitment to creating opportunities for participants throughout their journey. We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our keynote speaker, Luciana Rosu- Sieza from BANA Windsor , for sharing her insights, inspiration, and encouragement with our graduates on this special occasion. Congratulations to the graduating class, we can’t wait to see what you achieve next! #LEAD4 # WEST #GraduationDay #CareerSuccess #WorkforceDevelopment ... See MoreSee Less

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We’re thrilled to expand our reach! WEST is bringing women-focused services directly into the new Community Hub at St. Michael’s Adult Catholic High School. By offering a satellite office right where women and families are, we’ll make empowerment, job readiness, and personalized support even more accessible.

At WEST, we believe that when women have access to the right resources, they create lasting change for themselves, their families, and our community. We look forward to welcoming students and community members into this new space and continuing to empower women to reach their full potential.

Together with our community partners we look forward to helping even more women transform their futures, right in the heart of the community!

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