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;
IN PERSON at Women’s Centre of York Region Wednesday’s January 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th 1:00pm-3:00pm
ONLINE Thursday’s January 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th, 12th 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;
IN PERSON at Women’s Centre of York Region Wednesday’s February 25th, March 4th, 22nd, 25th 1:00pm-3:00pm.
ONLINE Thursday’s February 26th, March 5th, 12th, 26th 10:00am-12:00pm
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS
Registration is required
| Workshops | Date | Time | Location | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Repair Workshop | Fridays | 1:00pm-2:00pm | In person Mission Thrift Store Newmarket | 
| Stitch in Time | Thursdays | 1:00pm-3:00pm | In person Women's Centre of York Region | 
| Empowered Parenting Series | Monday November 3rd | 12:00pm-1:00pm | Hybrid in person Women's Centre of York Region and online | 
| Loblaw Job Session: Breaking Barriers | Wednesday November 5th | 10:00am-11:30am | Hybrid in person Women's Centre of York Region and online | 
| Up With Women Info Session | Monday November 10th | 11:00am-12:00pm | Hybrid in person Women's Centre of York Region and online | 
| Life Insurance with Samantha Bodger | Thursday November 13th | 2:00pm-3:00pm | Online only | 
| Solo Mama Launchpad Info Session | Friday November 14th | 11:00am-12:00pm | In person Women's Centre of York Region | 
| Legal Clinic Housing Rights: Human Rights in Housing | Monday November 17th | 11:00am-12:00pm | Hybrid in person Women's Centre of York Region and online | 
| #IAMRemarkable with Hilda Gan | Monday November 17th | 1:00pm-2:30pm | In person Women's Centre of York Region | 
| Empowered Parenting Series | Monday November 24th | 2:00pm-3:00pm | Hybrid in person at Women's Centre of York Region and online | 
| Lovin spoonfuls | Thursday November 27th | 10:00am-12:00pm | Newmarket Food Pantry | 
PROGRAM CONTACT
Taylor Mack Community Service Navigator  |  905-853-9270 ext. 102 taylorm@wcyr.ca
This program is funded by the Province of Ontario