Investing in Women’s Futures (IWF)
Discover free programs that help and empower women by building skills, finding employment or starting a small business.
Overview
The Investing in Women’s Futures program (IWF) provides a range of employment supports to empower women by building skills and gain employment.
Through the IWF program survivors of gender-based violence and women experiencing social and economic barriers have access to employment readiness and wraparound supports to transition to employment and gain financial independence.
The program can help eligible participants:
- improve their well-being
- build skills
- find a job or start their own business
- gain financial independence
Services and supports
Services vary from location to location. Contact a location near you to find out what each location offers.
Some examples of services are:
- safety planning and supportive counselling for women experiencing abuse
- referrals to legal services and advice
- life skills and employment readiness workshops
- financial literacy training
- personal and professional coaching
- coaching and mentorship
- self-esteem workshops
- entrepreneurship skills development
- job skills training
Eligibility and how to apply
Visit the organization websites listed by location to:
- check your eligibility for the training programs that interest you
- find out how to apply
You can contact or visit the organizations directly for information.