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Suggest Update| Record #: CND4138 | Last Modified: 22 Apr 2021 | Last Full Update: 22 Apr 2021 |
| Organization Details | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 |
| Areas Served | Kitchener ; Waterloo ; Wellesley Township ; Wilmot Township ; Woolwich Township |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | In Her Shoes (Youth) is an 18-week employment skills building program for young women (cis & trans) and non-binary between the ages of 15-30 who are experiencing significant barriers to securing employment. In this program, participants receive technical training and work experience in bricks and clicks social enterprise store, In Her Shoes, selling gently-loved accessories and shoes. Participants will earn minimum wage, equivalent to 30 hours/week. Participants receive training in three primary areas to support securing employment upon completion from the program: 1) Technical skills:-including digital literacy, computer operating systems and software, customer service and support, online business and e-commerce, retail work, point of sale systems and cash handling, marketing and photography. 2) Employability skills:- building a marketable resume, understanding the labour market, and job search strategies to secure employment. 3) Life skills:- to create a healthy lifestyle optimal for success in maintaining employment. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 12 noon-6 pm * Online program only at this time |
| Eligibility | Ages: 15 year(s) - 30 year(s) Female, trans and gender non-binary |
| Application | Complete and submit registration form from website. After registration is received an interview and tour of store will be scheduled. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Job Retraining ~ Youth |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-504-7317 |
| ally.mcdermott@ywkw.ca | |
| Website | https://inhershoesyw.com/pages/ihsyouth |
| Primary Contact | Ally McDermott, Employment Counsellor, In Her Shoes (Youth); Phone: 519-504-7317; Email: ally.mcdermott@ywkw.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Sheneka Myers, Employment Counsellor, In Her Shoes (Youth); Phone: 519-504-7317; Email: sheneka.myers@ywkw.ca |
| Address and Location Information | |
| Public Comments | COVID-19 Update: At the present time we are operating virtually, our program will return to in person when we are able to under the present circumstances. While it is a virtual program it is still for Waterloo Regional area residences exclusively. |
| Located In Community | Kitchener |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Frederick St and Duke St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
