investing in women’s futures
The Investing in Women’s Futures program supports individuals wanting to re-enter the work force or increase income generating opportunities, with service navigation, case management, informational workshops/groups and employment support.
This program provides individuals with a central access point to take the first step toward their employment and career goals.
Service Navigation
System navigation is available both virtually and in person. Service navigation can be anonymous, meaning no personal information is required until you are ready to share. This service can help individuals determine what support is needed from WCYR and other community partners, provide referrals and assist in reaching out to community services. *Service navigation can be anonymous.
Drop-in service navigation support is available on Fridays from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at our Newmarket Office (#207-16775 Yonge Street, Newmarket ON)
Case Management
Case management is available to individuals who would like a WCYR staff member to assist them by following up with individuals, referrals and providing guidance to reach goals.
Exploring Careers
Exploring Careers is a series of workshops that helps participants to discover their skills and take the first steps to become “career ready”. The program enables participants to:
Explore yourself, your skills and passions
Explore careers that fit your skills and needs
Build self-esteem
Set goals and a plan to reach your career objectives
To register for Exploring Careers, contact: info@wcyr.ca, or register here
Placement and Employment opportunities to build workplace skills
Financial empowerment
A series of groups and workshops that help women and their families gain financial control over their lives. Topics include:
Exploring your personal relationship with money
Budgeting and cost saving tips
Investing 101
Meal planning on a budget
Exploring credit and credit scores
To register for Financial empowerment, contact: info@wcyr.ca or register here
Informational Workshops
Monthly workshops are offered to enhance skills and build knowledge.
Workshops can be attended anonymously.
Topics include:
Employment readiness
Resume building
Improving technology skills
Gender-based violence
Introductory life skills and women's wellness
To attend a workshop, contact info@wcyr.ca or register here
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| REVUP Your Communication | Tuesday April 1st | 1:00pm-3:00pm | In-person Women's Centre of York Region |
Digital Skills Literacy Workshop
A two day digital literacy workshop Point, Click, Connect, presented by Job Skills, will be held twice yearly. Pre-registration is required.
In this workshop, individuals will learn the following skills:
Computer Basics, Introduction to Windows
Basic Communication on Email and Social Media
Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive
Internet Safety: Privacy and Security, Online Shopping
Networking and Job Searching Online
Microsoft Word and Excel
Upcoming Digital Skills Literacy Group Dates
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Program Contact
Women’s Centre of York Region
Anika Bisnauth, Community Service Navigator
905-853-9270 ext. 407 anikab@wcyr.ca
Rebecca Acton, Community Service Navigator
905-853-9270 ext. 407 rebeccaa@wcyr.ca
This program is funded by the province of Ontario
