Training Programs

 

YW's Integrated Holistic Career Services (IHCS)

Finding strength in the face of difficulty takes courage and ambition. We see the potential in people and support women and gender-diverse people to build their future with skills-building through employment and entrepreneurial training.

We provide coaching and guidance to build self-confidence and increase the capacity to manage one's career. Our programs help local women and gender diverse people find their next opportunity and remove barriers to economic security.

IHCS YOUTH 15-30 YEAR OLDS

IHCS Youth is an employment preparation program for young people between the ages of 15-30 who are experiencing barriers to maintaining or securing employment. Participants receive training and paid work experience in our social enterprise store, YW Thrift Boutique, where we sell gently-loved accessories, clothing, books, and home decor. Participants will earn minimum wage, equivalent to 30 hours/week for hours attended. 

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CANADIAN CAREER PATHWAYS FOR NEWCOMER WOMEN
Registration Information: Currently not accepting new applicants. 

Canadian Career Pathways for Newcomer Women provides opportunities to learn career-building skills such as entrepreneurship, e-commerce, and digital marketing for people who have not yet received Canadian Citizenship. Our program supports participants in experiential retail training, helping them gain the skills they need to secure employment in a changing economy or explore and develop their small business ideas.

 

UPLIFT - RESKILLING IN DATA ANALYTICS

Uplift - Reskilling in Data Analytics is a fully-funded post-secondary certification program for employment-ready women and gender-diverse individuals who are ready to upgrade their technology skills to secure immediate employment in roles that require specialized technological expertise.

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WatSPEED CAREER ACCELERATOR
Registration Information: Currently not accepting new applicants.

WatSPEED's career accelerator programs equip you with the knowledge and experience needed to achieve a new job or promotion in our disruptive workforce. Programs include a blend of technical and professional training, industry engagement, and career coaching to enhance your job prospects in high-demand fields.

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WARRIORS

A cross-functional program to support people living in a shelter or supportive housing, OR who identify as homeless or precariously housed, in shaping their future with skills building through life skills, employment, and entrepreneurial exploration.  

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NEW NAME

YW’s In Her Shoes Employment and Entrepreneurship Program (IHS) is now Integrated Holistic Career Services (IHCS).  We remain committed to supporting women (cis and trans) and gender diverse people to achieve financial independence by developing career management skills.

Thank you to all of our funding agencies and public supporters who have allowed this growth to continue!