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

Registration

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS

Registration is required

 
 
WorkshopsDateTimeLocation
Repair WorkshopFridays 1:00pm-2:00pmIn person Mission Thrift Store Newmarket
Stitch in TimeThursdays1:00pm-3:00pmIn person Women's Centre of York Region
Empowered Parenting SeriesMonday November 3rd12:00pm-1:00pmHybrid in person Women's Centre of York Region and online
Loblaw Job Session: Breaking BarriersWednesday November 5th10:00am-11:30amHybrid in person Women's Centre of York Region and online
Up With Women Info SessionMonday November 10th11:00am-12:00pmHybrid in person Women's Centre of York Region and online
Life Insurance with Samantha BodgerThursday November 13th2:00pm-3:00pmOnline only
Solo Mama Launchpad Info SessionFriday November 14th11:00am-12:00pmIn person Women's Centre of York Region
Legal Clinic Housing Rights: Human Rights in HousingMonday November 17th11:00am-12:00pmHybrid in person Women's Centre of York Region and online
#IAMRemarkable with Hilda GanMonday November 17th1:00pm-2:30pmIn person Women's Centre of York Region
Empowered Parenting SeriesMonday November 24th2:00pm-3:00pmHybrid in person at Women's Centre of York Region and online
Lovin spoonfulsThursday November 27th10:00am-12:00pmNewmarket Food Pantry

Registration

PROGRAM CONTACT

Taylor Mack Community Service Navigator | 905-853-9270 ext. 102 taylorm@wcyr.ca


This program is funded by the Province of Ontario

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