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 Anika 905-853-9270 extension 407 anikab@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 Wednesdays 12:30pm-2:30pm September 17th, 24th, October 1st, 8th, 15th
ONLINE Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm September 18th, 25th, October 2nd, 9th, 16th
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 July 23rd, 30th, August 6th, 13th
ONLINE Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm July 24tth, 31st, August 7th, 14th
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS
Registration is required
| Workshop | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| REVUP Your Courage | Monday July 7th | 12:30pm-2:30pm | In person Women's Centre of York Region |
| REVUP Your Communication | Monday July 28th | 12:30pm-2:30pm | In person Women's Centre of York Region |
| Legal Clinic Human Rights in Housing | Monday July 14th | 11:00am-12:00pm | Hybrid In person Women's Centre of York Region or Online |
| And Life Made Me A Woman Wellness Circle | Thursday July 17th | 11:00am-12:30pm | In person Women's Centre of York Region |
| Let's Talk Skin Cancer Prevention | Wednesday July 30th | 10:00am-11:00am | Hybrid In person Women's Centre of York Region or Online |
| Repair Workshop to Fix Electronics | Friday July 18th | 1:00pm-2:00pm | In person at Mission Thrift Store Newmarket |
| Lovin Spoonful | Thursday July 31st | 10:00am-12:00pm | In person Newmarket Food Pantry |
PROGRAM CONTACT
Anika Bisnauth, Community Service Navigator | 905-853-9270 ext. 407 anikab@wcyr.ca
Rebecca Acton, Community Service Navigator | 905-853-9270 ext. 407 rebeccaa@wcyr.ca
This program is funded by the Province of Ontario
