investing in women’s futures
The Investing in Women’s Futures program supports individuals wanting to re-enter the work force 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 May 21st, May 28th, June 4th, June 11th, June 18th
ONLINE Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm May 22nd, May 29th, June 5th, June 12th, June 19th
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, July 30th, August 6th, August 13th
ONLINE Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm July 24th, July 31st, August 7th, August 14th
UPCOMIng WORKSHOPS
Registration is required
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equifax Credit Scores | Wednesday May 7th | 10:30am-11:30am | Hybrid- Online or In Person at the Women's Centre of York Region |
| Funding Resources- Exploring funding tools and support | Wednesday May 14th | 11:00am-12:30pm | Hybrid-Online and In person Women's Centre of York Region |
Digital Skills Literacy Workshop
A two day digital literacy workshop Point, Click, Connect, presented by Job Skills, will be held twice yearly. Pre-registration is required.
In this workshop, individuals will learn the following skills:
Computer Basics, Introduction to Windows
Basic Communication on Email and Social Media
Internet: Searching, Sharing, Google Drive
Internet Safety: Privacy and Security, Online Shopping
Networking and Job Searching Online
Microsoft Word and Excel
Upcoming Digital Skills Literacy Group Dates
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Program Contact
Women’s Centre of York Region
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
