The Investing in Women’s Futures program supports individuals wanting to re-enter the workforce 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. This service is not anonymous. Please contact our Community Service Navigator Taylor 905-853-9270 extension 102 taylorm@wcyr.ca

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

This program is once a week for five weeks. Registration is required.

Financial Empowerment

Financial Empowerment offers a comprehensive, practical approach to financial well-being specifically designed for women.

Some of the topics that will be covered include:

• Exploring your Money Mindset

• Building New Weekly Financial Habits

• Making a budget-and sticking to it

• Lowering and Managing Expenses

To register for Financial Empowerment contact: info@wcyr.ca, or register here

This program is once a week for four weeks. Registration is required. Next sessions are as follows;

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS

Registration is required

PROGRAM CONTACT

Taylor Mack Community Service Navigator | 905-853-9270 ext. 102 taylorm@wcyr.ca
Shirley Woods Facilitator Financial Empowerment and Exploring Careers 905-853-9270 ext. 106 shirleyw@wcyr.ca

This program is funded by the Province of Ontario