Employment preparatory program that focuses on the personal, social and professional development in order to provide the necessary tools for women who are far from the job market to return to the workforce.
Recruitment is currently open for this hybride training (online and in-classroom)! Find out more!
Gain back your self-confidence.
Do you need to update your knowledge after a long professional interruption? Would you like to know how to work remotely? Whether you are a caregiver, a stay-at-home mom or an immigrant who has not yet had her first professional experience in Quebec, the range of situations is wide, but our counsellors are there to accompany and help you on your way to employment.
The next group will begin on August 31, 2020.
WWIP is a free 19-week training program that alternates computer and language courses, personalized job search, and online conferences and workshops. In addition, participants will be able to benefit from a recent Quebec experience through a professional internship in their field of interest.
Flexible and semi-presential schedules to accommodate participants with personal obligations.
(Semi-presential: the health of our participants and employees is our first priority. This is therefore subject to the Public Health’s evolving guidelines).
Activities and Workshops
- Online group workshops and individual follow-up;
- Life project and action plan for employment
- Basic computer courses (Word, Excel, Internet browsing, remote working technology);
- Language courses;
- Job search techniques (CV, online interviews preparation, networking);
- Conferences;
- Internship in your field of interest (4 to 6 weeks).
Women’s Work Integration Program is also…
A possibility to build your network of contacts!
In addition to meet conference speakers, our participants have the opportunity to benefit from a 4-6 week internship in an area that interests them and will provide them with recent working experience.
Career exploration
Information meeting with a professional in a work sector or field that is of interests you. This service allows you to obtain information on the job market and develop your network of contacts.
Accompaniment
Each participant has the option of being paired with a mentor or a volunteer, specially trained, to accompany them through the process of reintegrating into the workforce. The purpose of the accompaniment is to offer our participants support and encouragement through this transitional period in their lives as well as helping them improve their language skills.
Ressources
The program includes adapted computer support, as well as certain compensatory allowances that may be granted depending on your situation (e.g. child care, public transportation costs).
Duration and Time
- 19-week
- Monday to Friday, 2 days attendance required at the YWCA, 3 days from home.
- 6 hours/day
Eligibility criteria
To participate to this program, you must meet a number of conditions, including the following:
- Be a resident of the island of Montreal;
- Understand and express yourself in French or English;
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or accepted refugee;
- Meet the eligibility criteria of the ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale.
In collaboration with Emploi-Quebec.
To learn more about the
Women’s Work Integration Program
Online information sessions for this program take place every Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30. To participate, please contact us by phone or through this form.
CALL US
514 866-9941 ext. 416
ASK TO BE CALLED BACK TO VERIFY YOUR ELIGIBILITY
You can also fill out the form below, we will contact you as soon as possible to confirm your eligibility to our program. Please note that, for confidentiality matter, our phone number will appear as a private number. Talk to you soon!