YWCA Toronto

📣🌎Today, April 24, is World YWCA Day which is recognized by over 100 YWCAs worldwide!

This year’s theme, Forward, Together, is a reminder of the power of connection when around the world and close to home, many women, gender diverse people, and children are living with conflict, displacement, and deep uncertainty.

World YWCA Day highlights the power of united feminist movements—locally, nationally, and globally. Together, we continue to mobilize for peace, equity, and justice.

Stay up to date with YWCA Toronto’s advocacy work by subscribing to our monthly e-newsletter, The Feminist Edge: https://bit.ly/3VKrZnM

👷‍♀️Ready to explore a career in the skilled trades but not sure where to begin?

Funded by Employment and Social Development Canada, YWCA Toronto brings you STAR 4-Women, a unique training program for women and gender diverse individuals. This comprehensive program offers vocational assessment and skilled trades career exploration.

This eight-week training includes health and safety training and certifications, job preparedness, career counseling and more. We will guide you with skilled trades pathways and opportunities, plus provide networking opportunities with industry experts.

Our next session starts on May 25, 2026.

Don not miss this transformative opportunity!

✨ Sign up on Eventbrite and attend one of our info sessions here, https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ywcas-free-skilled-trades-programs-for-women-and-gender-diverse-people-tickets-1578297984759?aff=ebdsoporgprofile to learn more, or contact us at [email protected] or at 416.964.3883.

YWCA's Free Skilled Trades Programs for Women and Gender Diverse People Have you been dreaming of a career shift? Consider entering a hands-on career in skilled trades!

✨💙A heartfelt thank you to Anderson College for generously supporting our program participants at our YWCA Women’s Shelter, YWCA Arise Shelter, Davenport Shelter, and 389 Church Street Housing site with a donation of 200 adult backpacks filled with essential hygiene products!

This is a powerful example of community coming together to uplift and care for one another. Donations like this make a real, tangible difference in the lives of the women, girls and gender diverse people who access YWCA Toronto programs 🌟

Are you interested in getting involved or supporting our programs? We would love to hear from you—To learn more about how you can make an impact, please reach out to Jenane Jeyaseelan, Volunteers and Gift-in-Kind Officer at [email protected].