Those needing assistance in finding employment can get that help in Amherstburg.
Women’s Enterprise Skills Training (WEST) and Amherstburg Community Services (ACS) have teamed up to provide integrated employment services out of ACS’ office in the Amherstburg Community Hub. WEST is in town every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
“It gives us an opportunity to provide our services to the growing Amherstburg community,” said WEST of Windsor executive director Rose Anguiano Hurst.
Corina Jancev, manager of integrated employment services with WEST, stated they try to connect people looking for work with job opportunities. They offer individualized needs assessment, career exploration and job search assistance, computer training classes, work placements, a resource centre, on-the-job training, employment workshops, and partnerships with employers including financial incentives for employers looking to hire WEST participants.
“We hope to grow in Amherstburg,” said Jancev.
Michelle Faulds, WEST’s lead job developer and industry placement specialist, said WEST offers many programs in addition to integrated employment services.
While the employment program is the only one being offered directly in Amherstburg right now, they are happy to connect local residents with services being offered in their downtown Windsor office or their office that will be opening in the Roundhouse Centre on Howard Ave. in Windsor.
WEST of Windsor is big on getting women into the trades and helps them get in-class training and employment placements. Skilled trades programs WEST offers include construction, electrical and CNC/millwright career paths. WEST also partners with other agencies and institutions, such as St. Clair College, on many of its programs.
“We’re trying to offer something for everyone who walks in the door,” said Hurst. “It’s quite broad the services we offer.”
Job re-training is another of the services the organization offers.
While the word “women” is in the name of the organization, men are welcome as well to come to the ACS office on Wednesday if they need help with employment services. Jancev said WEST has been out in the community trying to spread the word of what they offer to employees and employers.
Transportation to Windsor can be difficult for some, the WEST representatives added, so that is why they are happy to provide a service in Amherstburg.
ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo said she was enthusiastic when she learned of all the services WEST of Windsor offers. She said she is pleased ACS is partnering with WEST on the integrated employment services.
“It’s amazing at the services they offer,” said DiBartolomeo. “I’m so happy we can bring some of those services to Amherstburg.”
Helping get women into the skilled trades was another of the programs DiBartolomeo said she is happy with.
“ACS is very happy to welcome WEST to our space in the Amherstburg Community Hub,” she said.
For more information, contact ACS at 519-736-5471 or www.amherstburg-cs.com. WEST can be reached at www.westofwindsor.com or call 519-256-6621.While the word “women” is in the name of the organization, men are welcome as well to come to the ACS office on Wednesday if they need help with employment services. Jancev said WEST has been out in the community trying to spread the word of what they offer to employees and employers.
Transportation to Windsor can be difficult for some, the WEST representatives added, so that is why they are happy to provide a service in Amherstburg.
ACS executive director Kathy DiBartolomeo said she was enthusiastic when she learned of all the services WEST of Windsor offers. She said she is pleased ACS is partnering with WEST on the integrated employment services.
“It’s amazing at the services they offer,” said DiBartolomeo. “I’m so happy we can bring some of those services to Amherstburg.”
Helping get women into the skilled trades was another of the programs DiBartolomeo said she is happy with.
“ACS is very happy to welcome WEST to our space in the Amherstburg Community Hub,” she said.
For more information, contact ACS at 519-736-5471 or www.amherstburg-cs.com. WEST can be reached at www.westofwindsor.com or call 519-256-6621. WEST launches program in Amherstburg
By Ron Giofu
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