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 DATE TO BE DETERMINED
ONLINE DATE TO BE DETERMINED
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 Wednesdays 12:30pm-2:30pm November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
ONLINE Thursdays 10:00am-12:30pm November 6th, 13th, 20th,27th
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS
Registration is required
| Workshops | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Centerpiece Decorating at Coffee and Connection | Friday October 10th | 10:30am-12:00pm | In person Women's Centre of York Region |
| Housing Rights Eviction Prevention | Monday October 20th | 11:00am-12:00pm | Hybrid in person at Women's Centre of York Region and Online |
| Budgeting and Getting Out of Debt | Thursday October 23rd | 11:00am-12:00pm | Online only |
| Childcare Fee Subsidy Program | Monday October 27th | 11:00am-12:00pm | Hybrid in person at Women's Centre of York Region and Online |
| Lovin Spoonfuls | Thursday October 30th | 10:00am-12:00pm | In person Newmarket Food Pantry |
| 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 |
PROGRAM CONTACT
Taylor Mack Community Service Navigator | 905-853-9270 ext. 102 taylorm@wcyr.ca
This program is funded by the Province of Ontario
