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WOMEN SKILLS [22 records]

Record 1 2026-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labour and Employment
  • Social Security and Employment Insurance
CONT

The increase in self-employment... Who are the self employed? Could be highly skilled or no skills; sweatshop-type home workers, or managerial and professional consultants. What kind of earnings do they have? Should self-employment be encouraged? Are special measures needed to protect self-employed people? Are self-employed women more economically vulnerable?

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail et emploi
  • Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
CONT

L'augmentation du travail indépendant [...] Qui sont les travailleuses indépendantes? Pourrait-il s'agir de personnes hautement qualifiées, sans compétences, de travailleuses à domicile œuvrant dans des conditions de misère, ou de consultantes en gestion ou professionnelles. Quels sont leurs revenus? Faut-il encourager le travail indépendant? Faut-il adopter des mesures spéciales pour protéger les travailleuses indépendantes? Les travailleuses indépendantes sont-elles plus vulnérables sur le plan économique?

OBS

travail indépendant : terme préféré à Développement des ressources humaines Canada.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trabajo y empleo
  • Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
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Record 2 2019-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sociology of Women
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
  • Social Policy
CONT

Supporting development finance programs that strive to advance women's economic empowerment and gender equality while promoting mutually reinforcing economic prosperity and stability in partner countries, including by providing access to capital, jobs, skills, and services that enhance economic opportunities for women.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sociologie des femmes
  • Coopération et développement économiques
  • Politiques sociales
CONT

En appuyant les programmes de financement du développement orientés vers l'autonomisation économique des femmes et l'égalité des sexes, tout en favorisant la prospérité et la stabilité économiques propices à un renforcement mutuel des pays partenaires, notamment par l'accès à des capitaux et à des emplois ou par le truchement de compétences et de services qui génèrent de nouvelles possibilités économiques pour les femmes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sociología de la mujer
  • Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
  • Políticas sociales
CONT

Pese al considerable progreso realizado, en muchos aspectos del empoderamiento económico de la mujer —por ejemplo, mediante el aumento del nivel de instrucción y la participación en el trabajo remunerado— persisten profundamente arraigadas la discriminación y la desigualdad.

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Record 3 2019-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Mental Disorders
  • Social Services and Social Work
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
OBS

[The Behavioural Health Foundation] is a therapeutic community providing long term programming to persons with addictions and co-occurring mental health issues. [The BHF's mission is] to provide quality behavioural health services of a wholistic nature to men, women, dependent children and youth leading to personal and family wellness in areas of education, employment, health and family values. [Its objectives are] to eliminate dependency on the use of substance, foster a positive self-image and identity, develop and increase self-confidence, develop work skills and work habits necessary for obtaining employment or entering an education institution and integrate the individual into the community as a productive member of society.

Key term(s)
  • Foundation for Behavioural Health

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Troubles mentaux
  • Services sociaux et travail social
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
Key term(s)
  • Foundation for Behavioural Health

Spanish

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Record 4 2018-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Sociology
OBS

[Mission. ] Welcoming men and women who need a supportive home in the community by embracing the philosophy of gentle teaching; linking with family, friends and neighbors to provide a circle of support for those we serve; supporting the community in which we live and work; contributing to the local economy, agencies and events; and sharing the gifts and skills of those within the H. O. M. E. Society.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Sociologie

Spanish

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Record 5 2018-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Indigenous Peoples
  • Sociology of Women
  • Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
OBS

[MORN] works to promote, protect and support the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental well being of all Aboriginal women and children in Manitoba and to provide voice, representation and advocacy for Aboriginal women through spiritual, cultural, social, economic, political, educational, and recreational development; provides advocacy and support for Aboriginal women; administers a skills development training and employment fund for urban Aboriginal women; creates and promotes community training and learning initiatives to empower and build individual and community capacity; connects Aboriginal women with culturally relevant healing, training and professional development initiatives [and] organizes workshops and conferences on a wide range of issues impacting Aboriginal women in Manitoba.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Peuples Autochtones
  • Sociologie des femmes
  • Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence

Spanish

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Record 6 2017-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Labour and Employment
  • Sociology of Women
OBS

Webgrrls International is an online and offline networking organization of professional business women focused on propelling their careers and businesses forward. [They] focus on networking and connecting with others, leveraging and learning about technology, learning new skills and finding jobs, finding mentors and interns, and gaining access to support and information.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Travail et emploi
  • Sociologie des femmes

Spanish

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Record 7 2017-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

Rexdale Women’s Centre is an independent, not-for-profit, voluntary agency that serves high-need women and their families, residing in the Greater Toronto Area of Canada.

OBS

[The centre's] mission is to support immigrant, newcomer and refugee women, and their family members of all generations to become fully participating members of Canadian Society who are self-sufficient, financially secure, safe, happy, healthy and socially active. They accomplish this by enhancing [their] client's individual functioning skills and by facilitating their access to resources, agencies, and community services.

OBS

The Centre offers the following programs and services: Newcomer Assistance and Integration, Violence Prevention and Crisis Intervention, Support and Employment for Women, Parenting, Children’s Services, Ethno-Cultural Seniors Programs, Internet Access Computers, Welcoming Communities Program, Eating for Two, Feeding with Love, [and] Language Training.

Key term(s)
  • Rexdale Women's Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Services sociaux et travail social
Key term(s)
  • Rexdale Women's Center

Spanish

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Record 8 2017-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

Settlement Assistance and Family Support Services(SAFSS), formerly South Asian Family Support Services, is a non-profit, charitable, multi-service organization providing services to the community in the Greater Toronto Area(GTA) with a particular emphasis on un-served and under-served areas of Scarborough. SAFSS opened its doors in 1989 and was incorporated in March 1990 to serve primarily the victims of domestic abuse. Over the years, this program expanded into one of SAFSS’ core programs, encompassing Violence Against Women and Children and Support Group Counseling for Victims of Abuse and Isolated Afghani Senior Women. SAFSS’ other core programs include Language/Skills Development, Information and Orientation Services, Newcomer Settlement Program, Supportive Counselling for Victims of Abuse, Supportive Counselling for Isolated Afghani Senior Women, Investing In Neighbourhood Initiatives, Volunteer Development Program, Program for the Seniors, English Conversation Classes and Free Computer Training.

OBS

The Mission of SAFSS is "to assist, educate and empower newcomers, women, seniors, youth, children and families in their integration process to improve their health and quality of life, realize their fullest potential and become contributing members of the Canadian society".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Services sociaux et travail social

Spanish

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Record 9 2016-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
  • Labour and Employment
OBS

[An] Atlantic-wide initiative called the Advance program offers WBO [women business owners] the opportunity to take their business to the next level of growth by strengthening management and business skills and providing professional business support to reach their objectives.

OBS

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Coopération et développement économiques
  • Travail et emploi
OBS

[Une] initiative à l'échelle de la région de l'Atlantique, le programme Advance, offre aux femmes propriétaires d'entreprises la possibilité d'élever leur entreprise à un autre niveau de croissance en renforçant leurs compétences en affaires et en gestion et en leur offrant les services de soutien commercial qui leur permettront d'atteindre leurs objectifs.

OBS

Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique.

Spanish

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Record 10 2015-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
OBS

Department of Human Resources Development Canada training program. Skills Shortages assists employers to meet their critical needs for qualified workers in designated occupational skills, particularly non-traditional occupations. Every effort is being made to increase the participation of women in these occupations. Since December 1991, this program has been grouped with the Skills Shortages as Workplace-Based Training under the Labour Market Adjustment Program components of the new Canadian Labour Force Development Strategy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
OBS

Programme de formation de Développement des ressources humaines Canada. Le programme Pénuries de main-d'œuvre aide les employeurs à combler leurs besoins essentiels de travailleurs possédant certaines compétences professionnelles bien précises. C'est dans les professions dites «non traditionnelles» que le programme aide principalement à trouver des travailleurs qualifiés. Tout est mis en œuvre pour accroître la participation des femmes dans ces professions. Depuis le mois de décembre 1991, ce programme a été fusionné avec le programme Acquisition de compétences et remplacé par une formation en milieu de travail offerte en vertu du Programme d'adaptation au marché du travail qui s'inscrit dans le cadre de la nouvelle Stratégie de mise en valeur de la main-d'œuvre.

Spanish

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Record 11 2012-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Building Names
  • Penal Administration
OBS

Title used by the Translation Bureau’s Criminology Unit and the Linguistic Services at Correctional Service Canada.

OBS

Edmonton Institution for Women(EIFW) is a multi-level facility located in the western part of Edmonton, Alberta. It opened in 1995 and can accommodate up to 123 inmates. Medium-and minimum-security inmates are accommodated in living units within a Structured Living Environment. Maximum-security inmates are accommodated in the Secure Unit. EIFW offers a wide variety of programs including : substance abuse, anger management, academic program, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, living skills, computer science, psychiatric and psychological services, peer support, visits, Elders, chaplaincy, spiritual programs and resources for Aboriginal offenders, Your Warrior, Women Offender Substance Abuse Program, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Family Life Improvement Program and programs for survivors of abuse and trauma.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
  • Administration pénitentiaire
OBS

Le terme générique qui commence le nom officiel d'un établissement ou d'une maison d'enseignement, comme : centre, établissement, maison, pénitencier, pavillon, annexe, etc. prend la majuscule. Lorsque ces termes génériques sont employés comme noms communs, ils prennent la minuscule.

OBS

Appellation utilisée par le Service Criminologie du Bureau de la traduction et les Services linguistiques au Service correctionnel Canada.

OBS

L'Établissement d'Edmonton pour femmes (EEF), est un établissement à niveaux de sécurité multiples situé dans la partie ouest de la ville d'Edmonton en Alberta. L'EEF a ouvert ses portes en 1995 et peut accueillir jusqu'à 123 détenues. Les détenues classées au niveau de sécurité moyenne ou minimale sont logées dans des unités résidentielles appelées Unité d'habitation en milieu de vie structuré. Celles classées au niveau de sécurité maximale résident dans l'Unité de garde en milieu fermé. L'EEF offre toute une variété de programmes : toxicomanie, maîtrise de la colère, programme scolaire, alcooliques anonymes, narcotiques anonymes, habiletés psychosociales, informatique, services psychiatriques et psychologiques, entraide des détenues, visites, Aînés, services d'aumônerie, programmes et ressources spirituelles pour les Autochtones, Esprit du guerrier, thérapie comportementale dialectique, Programme d'amélioration de la vie familiale et survivantes de traumatismes et d'actes de violence.

Spanish

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Record 12 2011-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Social Services and Social Work
OBS

The mission of St. Mary's Home is to build on the strengths of young pregnant women, young moms and dads and their children, so they gain the support, knowledge and skills needed to have a healthy pregnancy and birth and to become successful parents raising healthy, happy children.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Services sociaux et travail social
OBS

La mission de la Maison Sainte-Marie est de mettre à profit les forces des jeunes femmes enceintes, des jeunes mères et pères et de leurs enfants afin qu'ils obtiennent le soutien, les connaissances et les compétences nécessaires pour vivre une grossesse et un accouchement en santé et pour réussir à élever des enfants sains et heureux.

Spanish

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Record 13 2011-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Labour and Employment
OBS

The Centre of Excellence for Women's Advancement, a unit within the Conference Board's Centre for Management Effectiveness, carries out applied research on specific key questions relating to the retention, development and advancement of women in Canadian organizations. Based on the research, the Centre is developing practical and timely learning and development strategies to help organizations fully access, develop and utilize the skills and resources they have available to them.

Key term(s)
  • Center of Excellence for Women's Advancement

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Travail et emploi
OBS

Organisme issu du Conference Board du Canada en 1999. Relativement aux femmes sur le marché du travail, il effectue des recherches, élabore des stratégies d'apprentissage et de perfectionnement ainsi que des réseaux de soutien, organise des rencontres d'information pour les cadres, travaille avec les universités et rédige des fiches biennales de rendement.

Spanish

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Record 14 2010-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Trade
  • Training of Personnel
OBS

Women's Enterprise Skills Training(WEST) was developed as an initiative of the Women in the workforce Sub-Committee of the Mayor's Committee on Employment Opportunities/Services to the Unemployed. This Sub-Committee was established in 1984 in response to disproportionately high levels of unemployment among women and the difficulties experienced by women attempting to enter the workforce. WEST first opened in February 1987. WEST is incorporated in Ontario as a non-project corporation and is registered as a charitable organization.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Commerce
  • Perfectionnement et formation du personnel

Spanish

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Record 15 2005-07-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Hygiene and Health
OBS

PATH Canada is a non-profit, non-governmental organization whose goal is to improve health, especially the health of women and children, in developing regions of the world. Our mission is to increase the effectiveness, availability and appropriateness of practices and technologies used in primary health care. PATH Canada's definition of "technology" includes : the systems and practices through which health care is delivered the equipment and devices used in primary health care the information and skills that must accompany each technology PATH Canada bridges the gap between user and provider of primary health care services. Through field assessment and operations research, we identify user needs, and assist in identifying priority actions. We work with local partners to design and implement projects to adapt practices and technologies to specific social, cultural and resource settings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Hygiène et santé
OBS

Organisme situé à Ottawa.

Spanish

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Record 16 2004-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
  • Social Organization
OBS

Title verified with the organization.

OBS

The Montreal Assault Prevention Centre, a non-profit organization and a registered charity which exists since 1984, offers an array of workshops on assault prevention to groups particularly vulnerable to assault-children, adolescents, women of all ages and people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. All our programs focus on developing skills and resources to help people face difficult and dangerous situations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
  • Organisation sociale
OBS

Appellation vérifiée auprès de l'organisme.

OBS

Le Centre de prévention des agressions de Montréal, un organisme sans but lucratif et un organisme de charité enregistré, offre depuis 1984 une gamme d'ateliers sur la prévention des agressions conçus pour les groupes particulièrement vulnérables aux agressions : enfants, adolescentes, femmes de tout âge, personnes ayant un handicap physique et/ou intellectuel. Tous nos programmes sont centrés sur le développement des capacités et des ressources pour aider les gens à faire face à des situations difficiles et dangereuses.

Spanish

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Record 17 2002-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)
CONT

The 12 to 18 month residence program at Coventry House provides sanctuary, counseling, nutrition and substance abuse education, parenting skills, arranges for pre and post-natal care, and prepares women for return to the community as whole, contributing members. The maternal drive to see a child thrive is an important ally in this struggle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
CONT

(De) multiples ouvrages [...] vantent l'amour filial et la valeur éducative de l'instinct maternel [...]

Spanish

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Record 18 2000-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
OBS

Canadian Rural Partnership, Pilot Projects 2000-2001. Nova Scotia. Working with 18 women in Pictou County, this project will help participants develop their business skills through a co-operative model of business management. Participants will develop a business plan and further their economic independence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Coopération et développement économiques
OBS

Projets pilotes 2000-2001 du Partenariat rural canadien. Nouvelle-Écosse. Regroupant 18 femmes du comté de Pictou, ce projet aidera les participantes à développer leurs aptitudes en affaires grâce à un modèle coopératif de gestion d'entreprises. Elles créeront un plan d'entreprise et renforceront leur indépendance économique.

Spanish

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Record 19 1999-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Labour and Employment
  • Occupational Training
OBS

Announced on October 27th, 1999 by Industry Canada and Public Works and Government Services Canada. Part of Industry Canada's employment equity program, it is being offered to Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities and women, and will provide people in these groups with the skills needed to compete on an equal footing for developmental opportunities and competitions. The program ran until August 2000. Positions were available at both Industry Canada(Ontario region) and Public Works and Government Services Canada(Ontario region).

Key term(s)
  • Career Counselling and Mentoring Positive Measures Program

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Travail et emploi
  • Orientation professionnelle

Spanish

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Record 20 1998-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Recruiting of Personnel
  • Labour and Employment
CONT

What kind of training do women need? How does training fit with lifelong learning, prevalence of non-standard work, labour market restructuring? Is unemployment high because people don’t have the right skills? Does this apply more to women than to men?

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recrutement du personnel
  • Travail et emploi
CONT

De quel type de formation les femmes ont-elles besoin? Comment la formation cadre-t-elle avec l'éducation continue, la prédominance d'emplois non standard, la restructuration du marché du travail? Le chômage est-il élevé parce que les personnes n'ont pas les compétences requises? Cela vaut-il davantage pour les femmes que pour les hommes?

Spanish

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Record 21 1996-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Training of Personnel
CONT

People skills are acquired by men and women willing to devote the necessary time and energy in learning and practising.

CONT

A manager with people skills is flexible and understands interests of employees, involves people in business-like discussions, delegates where delegation makes sense....

Key term(s)
  • people skill

French

Domaine(s)
  • Perfectionnement et formation du personnel

Spanish

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Record 22 1987-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clinical Psychology
OBS

Socially isolated college students, 28 men and 26 women, who volunteered for a program to increase social comfort and activity in friendship interactions, were randomly assigned to a treatment involving 12 real-life practice interactions with other students, a treatment involving 12 practice interactions plus 9 hrs of social skills training, a minimal treatment control condition, or a delayed treatment control condition.(PSY/INFO)

OBS

Multimodal evaluation of practice interactions as treatment for social isolation, Journal of Consulting Clinical Psychology, 1978, april, Vol. 46(2), pp. 239-2435.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie clinique

Spanish

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