Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST) is excited to announce the grand opening of its second location, marking a significant milestone in its mission to support women in Windsor-Essex. The new space located at the Roundhouse Plaza will allow WEST to expand its reach and continue providing vital […]
Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST) is hosting a week of Trades Exploration Workshops for women in partnership with UNIFOR Local 444 to provide exposure and support women enter the Skilled Trades. This year, WEST has marked the milestone of helping 260 women gain technical skills and the […]
Community members celebrated the achievements of a group of newcomers and BIPOC women leaders who have broken through the barriers that limited their inclusion and mobility by riding with them across the beautiful Riverfront trail to the Ambassador Bridge. The ride was organized and led by Bike Windsor Essex trainers […]
Photo Shoot Celebrates Achievements of Newcomer, Racialized, and LGBTQ Women In WEST’s first Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program Windsor, ON – Newcomer, racialized, and LGTBQ women took part in a photo shoot at St. Clair College to celebrate achieving the program’s training goals. St. Clair College President, Patti France, Unifor Local 444 President, Dave […]
New Skills Development Funding To Create More Inclusivity in the Skilled Trades for Newcomer, Racialized, Indigenous and LGBTQ Women Windsor, ON – Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor, Inc. (WEST) is thrilled to have received $658,098 in funding from the Skills Development Fund for its Electrical PreApprenticeship Program for women […]
On Thursday March 24th, Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor, Inc. honoured guests, supporters, partners, funders at a Recognition Event at the Ciaciaro Club of Windsor. Over 78 guests came together in person to celebrate the community efforts and determination which have led to 200 determined women completing CNC/Industrial Mechanic […]
TD Bank Group donates $20,000 to support WEST programs for newcomer women WINDSOR, ON – Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST) is pleased to share that TD Bank Group (TD) has made a $20,000 donation to support programs for newcomer women in our community. This funding will enable […]
