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. Next sessions are as follows;
| Exploring Careers | Start Date | Location | Day of the Week | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8th | In person Women's Centre of York Region | Wednesday | 1:00pm-3:00pm | |
| July 9th | Online | Thursday | 10:00am-12:00pm | |
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;
| Location | Day of the week | Time | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| In person Women's Centre of York Region | Wednesday's | 1:00pm-3:00pm | August 26th |
| Online | Thursday's | 10am-noon | August 27th |
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS
Registration is required
| Workshops | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Rights Repairs and Maintenance | Monday June 1st | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Online |
| Equifax Educates The Basics of Credit Reports and Scores | Wednesday June 3rd | 11:00am-12:00pm | Online |
| Lovin Spoonful's Richmond Hill | Thursday June 4th | 10:00am-12:00pm | In person Community Church of Richmond Hill 45 Crosby |
| Stories From The Stove | Every first and third Friday of the month | 11:00am-1:30pm | York Region Food Network |
| Peer Led Supportive Listening | Monday June 8th | 1:00pm-2:00pm | In person Women's Centre of York Region |
| Peer Led Supportive Listening | Friday June 26th | 1:00pm-2:00pm | In person Women's Centre of York Region |
| Society of St. Vincent de Paul Info Session | Wednesday June 10th | 11:00am-12:00pm | In person Women's Centre of York Region |
| Stitch in Time Crochet | Every Thursday starting June 11th | 10:00am-12:00pm | In person Women's Centre of York Region |
| Stitch in Time Stitching | Every Thursday starting June 11th | 1:00pm-3:00pm | In person Women's Centre of York Region |
| WRAP Wellness Recovery Action Plan with Krasman Centre | Monday June 22nd, Tuesday June 23rd, Tuesday June 30th | 9:30am-4:30pm | In person Women's Centre of York Region |
| Lovin Spoonful's Newmarket | Thursday June 25th | 10:00am-12:00pm | In person Newmarket Food Pantry |
| Housing Rights Roommates | Monday June 29th | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Online |
| Financial Confidence: Building Awareness Mindset and Simple Saving Habits | Wednesday June 17th | 11:00am-12:00pm | Hybrid In person Women's Centre of York Region and Online |
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
