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Program:
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Training and Employment Services
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Phone Numbers:
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519-576-8856
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Fax:
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519-576-0129
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Address:
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102 King St W
Kitchener, ON
N2G 1A6
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Intersection:
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Ontario St N and King St W
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Location:
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Kitchener (City Commercial Core)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
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Public Contacts:
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Heather Cowan - Manager of Career Services
226-750-1451 * heather.cowan@ywkw.ca
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Service Description:
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Supports for women, cis, trans and gender-diverse people to find and maintain employment * one-on-one counselling and workshops on skills development, resume and cover letter writing, job search strategies, and networking * access to computers, phones, software, fax machines, and copiers
Services and programs include:
- In Her Shoes (women): skills training for women, transgender and non-binary people who are visible minority newcomers between the ages of 16-65
- In Her Shoes (youth): skills training for female youth, transgender and non-binary youth between the ages of 15-30
- In Her Shoes - Uplift YWCA Reskilling in Specialized Technology: post-secondary certificate program for employment ready women, cis, trans and non-binary people
YW Thrift Boutique Store Hours:
Mon-Fri 10:30am-4pm
Phone: 226-751-6898
Email: thrift@ywkw.ca
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call or email
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People who are unemployed or underemployed
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Waterloo Region and area
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Last Updated:
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8/11/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=213639
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