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Things I Wish my Co-Workers Knew
Claire is in Week 9 of the Youth Employment Program. We invited them to write about their experience at In Her Shoes. We are humbled that they would trust us with this raw and eloquently written piece.
Stone Hunting at a Local Treasure Trove, In Her Shoes
After dabbling in a bit of stone setting and starting a small cabochon collection of my own, I have just barely touched the surface of all that is gemstones. But after a few weeks at In Her Shoes, I have come to recognize several pieces that are one-of-a-kind sterling silver with semi precious stones. These are some of my findings...
My Experience So Far
The In Her Shoes program is an impeccable program that will teach us, young women, the key fundamentals of becoming successful through workshops, personal stability and workplace tips
Libro Credit Union Invests in Our Entrepreneurs
Libro Credit Union invests $20,000 to support newcomer women as they build employment and enterpreneurship skills through our In Her Shoes (Women) program, impacting 60 program participants and opening up dialogue about the impact newcomer women have on our communities economic development.
The Many Layers of Social Enterprise Work: Welcome to Our VIP Customer Event
Running a social enterprise means a lot of trial and error and calculated risk taking. That isn’t new, you can read headlines mirroring just this on any number of business sites, such as this article on Forbes or this one at The Globe and Mail. For us, at In Her Shoes, it is all about balancing priorities, wearing multiple hats at a time and being endlessly creative. We do this all while keeping our ethics and social good goals at the forefront of everything we do. When we make a business decision, such as hosting a sale or planning an event it needs to...