YWCA Hamilton Employment and Training

06/05/2019

Congratulations to all the young women who pushed through despite all and succeeded. It was a pleasure!!!!

Last week we celebrated the graduation of our most recent SISTER (Success in Service Training and Employment & Retention) cohort. Congratulations, graduates! We can't wait to see what's next in your bright futures. 👩🏽‍🎓

SISTER (Success in Service Training and Employment & Retention) is a free employment program enabling young women to develop life and employability skills, make successful transitions into the job market, and overcome employment barriers.

Learn more at: https://www.ywcahamilton.org/employment/ #1530892984032-36576518-ecfe

04/17/2019

Pre-Apprenticeship Program is starting May 13th, 2019. No-cost program for women, getting industry certification and accessing employment opportunities. In class, training will take place both at Mohawk College and the YWCA Hamilton.
Participants will receive a Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate from Mohawk College, and an 8-week placement within an Electrical Field. Participants will also receive training in personal development, leadership, job search techniques and soft skills enhancement.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
• Female, aged 18 years or older
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident (must be legally able to work in Canada)
• Must have proof of Grade 12 or equivalent
• Must be available full time for the entirety of the 25-week program

BLOCK DATES:
Intake Sessions @ YWCA Hamilton – Tuesdays @ 12:00pm Room 105
Training @ YWCA Hamilton - May 13th to May 27th
Mohawk College - June 3rd to Sep 2nd
Placements - Sep 9th to Oct 28th

Suliman Sulimankhil – Program Coordinator 905 522 9922 ext. 142

04/17/2019

Find your future in the skilled trades! No experience necessary!

This no-cost program provides participants with technical training and job coaching to start their career in the manufacturing sector. Participants receive hands-on training at Mohawk College, employability skills training and an 8-week placement related to their field.

WHAT DO MACHINISTS DO?
General Machinists produce parts by interpreting drawings, selecting the most appropriate raw materials and performing calculations. They use a variety of machines and tools to cut shapes. They finish metal to make precision machined parts and components used in all areas of manufacturing.

General Machinists are also responsible for setting up and operating both conventional and numerically controlled metal-cutting machines and equipment, including saws, drills, grinders, lathes and mills.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
• Female or non-binary, 18 years or older
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (legally able to work in Canada)
• Able to provide proof of Grade 12, GED or equivalent
• Available full time for the length of the 6-month program

IMPORTANT DATES
• Pre-Employment Training at YWCA Hamilton – April to May
• Technical and In-Shop Training at Mohawk College – May to August
• Work Placements – August to October

CONTACT
Danielle Scott, Program Coordinator | [email protected] | 905.522.9922 ext. 142

04/17/2019

Do you self-identify as a person with a disability? Call us for a 14-week paid Work Experience placement. Coaching begins October 29, 2018: Kathryn 905-522-9922 x 318

04/15/2019

Find your future in the skilled trades! No experience necessary!

We are currently accepting applications for two NO COST pre-apprenticeship programs for women and non-binary people who are interested in careers in the skilled trades.

General Machinist Pre-Apprenticeship
Contact:
Danielle Scott, Program Coordinator
[email protected] | 905.522.9922 ext. 142

Construction and Maintenance Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship
Contact:
Suliman Sulimankhil, Program Coordinator
[email protected] | 905.522.9922 ext. 142

03/08/2019

Hurry up! We are here till 6:00 pm today. Come to talk to our female entrepreneurs and get ideas to start your own business.

03/08/2019

Happy International Women's Day!
We are celebrating female entrepreneurs!
We are here till 6:00 pm today!

03/02/2019

See a success story from one of our previous SISTER participant who has been part of Cake & Loaf Bakery team since her placement. Awesome job!!! We are so proud of you, Zoie. ❤️❤️❤️

Rollin’ through the week and into ! Up next in our FOH team- the one, the only..... ZOIE 👋
This little ray of sunshine (and rainbows) is a barista/playlist MASTER. has been apart of our crew for almost two years now! She started a placement here through the SISTER Program at the YWCA. Zoie initially was attracted to the C+L website - it was full of love and everyone looked like they were having a great time working. She decided we would be a good fit for her and a good environment to learn in. She obviously we loved her from the start!
Even though she works in our front of house - she has had a love for creating/making since a young age (like most of us). Every other weekend she would spend time baking with her family, always decorating cakes and baking cookies. Throughout this time she learned how to make the PERFECT mini pancakes!
FUN FACT: Zoie paints and collages a lot in her spare time! This Dancing Queen is a huge music enthusiast- always jammin’ out to ABBA and David Bowie (she rocks an amazing playlist out front always). Her fav genres are jazz, disco and rock 🙌
FAV PRODUCT: Chocolate chunk cookie- so irresistibly chewy + soft.
Thank you for always being a bright light in FOH (and not just because your hair is always a fun new colour). Your playlists get us through busy times with a groovin attitude! We absolutely love hearing your laugh echo into the kitchen- it makes our day ❤️! Seeing you interact so genuinely with every customer that walks in makes our hearts soar!.
You are truly such a wonderful asset to our C+L family.

02/27/2019

We are open today

YWCA Hamilton is OPEN today!

YWCA Hamilton MacNab, including the MacNab child care centre is OPEN today! However, all before and after-school programming at HWDSB schools is closed. https://www.ywcahamilton.org/ywca-news/ywca-hamilton-is-open-today/