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YW’s Career Services | YW Thrift Boutique is a YW Kitchener-Waterloo career development program and social enterprise. Finding strength in the face of difficultly takes courage and ambition. We see the potential in people and support women and gender-diverse people to build their future with skills building through employment and entrepreneurial training.
IHCS programs, the YW’s career services operate within the YW Thrift Boutique, our bricks and clicks social enterprise. We provide coaching and guidance, to build self-confidence and increase capacity to manage one’s career. Our programs help local women and gender diverse people find their next opportunity and remove barriers to economic security.
YW Thrift Boutique is a bricks & clicks social enterprise that sells new and used home decor, books, clothing and fashion accessories. Our bricks and mortar store, YW Thrift Boutique, is located at 102 King Street West, in Kitchener, Ontario. One hundred percent of proceeds from sales in our store goes directly back into supporting women, gender diverse people and girls in our community.
IHCS programs are a fully-funded post-secondary certification program for employment-ready women (cis and trans) and gender-diverse individuals who are ready to upgrade their technology skills to secure immediate employment in roles which require specialized technological expertise. After graduation participants will be supported in applying these skills and making meaningful contributions to the local workforce.
Canadian Career Pathways for Newcomer Women is an employment & entrepreneurship training program for visible minority newcomer cis and trans women and gender-diverse individuals with a focus on building computer and digital literacy skills, Canadian employment skills and starting your own business for the Canadian market.
For IHCS Programs:
Heather Cowan, Manager of Career Services and operations of IHCS programs & YW Thrift Boutique (519) 576 8856 (ext 140) ihcs@ywkw.ca
For YW Thrift Boutique:
(226) 751-6898 thrift@ywkw.ca
YW Emergency Shelter: (519) 744-0120
Administrative Office
153 Frederick Street
Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2
Phone: (519) 576-8856
Email: general@ywkw.ca
Charitable Number: 118987643RR0001
