WINS Retail Ready

Women in Need Society of Calgary


Description
Provides training and work experience to find and maintain employment within the retail industry.

Service offers:

  • 4 weeks of instruction and 2 weeks of work experience in a WINS Family Thrift Store
  • experiential learning that fosters personal empowerment and values based professional development

Affiliation: Alberta Government, Momentum, Prospect, TJX Ltd
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to woman-identifying individuals who are:
  • age 16 and older
  • able to effectively communicate in English
  • struggling to find work, or little to no work experience
Application Process
Service Access: Registration Required, To access service:
  • contact to register
  • visit website for details

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

Wait period is dependent on the number of applications received. Applications are printed off by order received and all applicants are contacted to set up an in-person interview, a few weeks prior to the start of classes, to determine if the applicant is a good fit for the service. Due to a high volume of applications, there is a larger number of applications in the waiting period.


Telephone
403-369-8249
Web Site
https://www.winsyyc.ca/retail-ready-by-wins
Email
dbuk@womeninneed.net
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Last Verified On
March 23, 2022
Address
#Unit 1, 3525 26 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB, T2B 2M9
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Hours of Operation

Hours vary. Contact for details.