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 Employment Case Manager Mojdeh Javadi 905-853-9270 extension 102 mojdehj@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;
JANUARY 2027 DATES 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 Aurora Public Library starting Thursday November 19 10:00am-12:00pm
Online starting Thursday November 19 10:00am-12:00pm
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS
Registration is required
WORKSHOP DATE and TIME LOCATION
Interview Prep Part 2 November 4th 11:00am-12:00pm Hybrid-Online and In person Women’s Centre of York Region
Solo Mama Entrepreneurship November 5th 2:00pm-3:00pm Hybrid-Online and in person Women’s Centre of York Region
Stories From The Stove November 6th & 20th 10:00am-12:30pm In person York Region Food Network
Tenant and Landlord Responsibilities November 9th 1:00pm-2:00pm Hybrid-Online and in person Women’s Centre of York Region
Contact North Info Session November 11th 11:30am-12:30pm Hybrid-Online and in person Women’s Centre of York Region
Mental Health Support Team November 12th 11:00am-12:00pm Online
Planting Seeds of Strength November 18th 1:00pm-3:00pm In person Women’s Centre of York Region
Renting in an apartment building November 19th 1:00pm-2:00pm Hybrid-Online and in person Women’s Centre of York Region
vs a basement apartment
Neurodiversity in Everyday Life November 23rd 11:00am-12:00pm Online
Art-Well Expressive Art November 23rd 2:00pm-4:00pm In person Women’s Centre of York Region
Lovin Spoonful’s November 26th 10:00am-12:00pm Newmarket Food Pantry
Cyber Safety Workshop November 26th 1:00pm-2:00pm Online
PROGRAM CONTACT
Mojdeh Javadi Employment Case Manager | 905-853-9270 ext. 102 mojdehj@wcyr.ca
Shirley Woods Facilitator Financial Empowerment and Exploring Careers 905-853-9270 ext. 106 shirleyw@wcyr.ca
This program is funded by the Province of Ontario
