At YWCA Saskatoon, we have fantastic community partners working alongside us for many programs. For example, Graham Construction welcomed our Trade Journey applicants for a tour of the Children's Hospital of Saskatchewan job site. This proved to be a great experience for the women who were applying to our program, giving them an understanding about what a career in construction is--and isn't. Through our partners like Graham and other employers, we are able to screen and prep strong, reliable workers with all of the necessary skills and character to succeed.
Thank you for helping strong, successful women build their lives!
Shannon Zook,
Executive Director, YWCA
TRADE JOURNEY
Preparing Solid Workers for a Great Career in the Trades
Recruitment, screening, and selection activities are a critical beginning for the YWCA Trade Journey program. The next group of fifteen women will begin their sixteen week training on April 24, 2017. We can’t wait for the training to start! The YWCA Trade Journey program uses a rigorous screening process. Read the full article here.
WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS
Kathryn Ford to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award on May 31
“With this award, our community is celebrating all the significant contributions Kathryn has made to empowering others over the years, and all she is still doing...To see Kathryn chosen by our independent selection committee, and recognized publicly as a Woman of Distinction, seems very fitting.”--Shannon Zook, Chief Executive Officer, YWCA Saskatoon. Read the list of nominees for all 10 awards here.
EMPLOYMENT & LEARNING
April 27 Meet & Greet with Federated Co-operatives Ltd.
Everyone is welcome to join us for networking! Date: Thursday, April 27
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: YWCA Saskatoon, studio on main floor
510-25th Street East RSVP for this event
YWCA OPPORTUNITY SHOP
YWCA Opportunity Shop Customer Appreciation Days
Dates: Thursday-Saturday, April 20-22
Location: YWCA Opportunity Shop
4-511 First Ave. North
SOCIAL GOOD IN OUR COMMUNITY
Modern Woman Show is Lighthearted Fun with a Big Heart for Charity
Bring your friends and come out to support a great cause at the Modern Woman Show April 22-23 at Prairieland Park. Funds raised at the Paint Nite, Lead Pilates event, and Ryde YXE event are all designated to helping our YWCA clients. Tickets available here.
