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WOMEN SKILLS [22 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- self-employment
1, record 1, English, self%2Demployment
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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? 2, record 1, English, - self%2Demployment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- travail indépendant
1, record 1, French, travail%20ind%C3%A9pendant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- travail à son compte 2, record 1, French, travail%20%C3%A0%20son%20compte
correct, masculine noun
- emploi à son compte 3, record 1, French, emploi%20%C3%A0%20son%20compte
correct, masculine noun
- activité indépendante 4, record 1, French, activit%C3%A9%20ind%C3%A9pendante
correct, feminine noun
- travail autonome 5, record 1, French, travail%20autonome
correct, masculine noun
- emploi autonome 6, record 1, French, emploi%20autonome
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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? 7, record 1, French, - travail%20ind%C3%A9pendant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
travail indépendant : terme préféré à Développement des ressources humaines Canada. 8, record 1, French, - travail%20ind%C3%A9pendant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trabajo y empleo
- Seguridad social y seguro de desempleo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- empleo como autónomo
1, record 1, Spanish, empleo%20como%20aut%C3%B3nomo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- autoempleo 1, record 1, Spanish, autoempleo
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-12-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Women
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Social Policy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- women's economic empowerment
1, record 2, English, women%27s%20economic%20empowerment
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 2, English, - women%27s%20economic%20empowerment
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des femmes
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Politiques sociales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- autonomisation économique des femmes
1, record 2, French, autonomisation%20%C3%A9conomique%20des%20femmes
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 2, French, - autonomisation%20%C3%A9conomique%20des%20femmes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología de la mujer
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
- Políticas sociales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- empoderamiento económico de la mujer
1, record 2, Spanish, empoderamiento%20econ%C3%B3mico%20de%20la%20mujer
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, Spanish, - empoderamiento%20econ%C3%B3mico%20de%20la%20mujer
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-06-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Mental Disorders
- Social Services and Social Work
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Behavioural Health Foundation
1, record 3, English, Behavioural%20Health%20Foundation
correct, Manitoba
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- BHF 2, record 3, English, BHF
correct, Manitoba
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 3, English, - Behavioural%20Health%20Foundation
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Foundation for Behavioural Health
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Troubles mentaux
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Behavioural Health Foundation
1, record 3, French, Behavioural%20Health%20Foundation
correct, Manitoba
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- BHF 2, record 3, French, BHF
correct, Manitoba
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Foundation for Behavioural Health
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-04-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Sociology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- H.O.M.E. Society
1, record 4, English, H%2EO%2EM%2EE%2E%20Society
correct, British Columbia
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- HOME Society 2, record 4, English, HOME%20Society
correct, British Columbia
- Healthy Opportunities for Meaningful Experience Society 3, record 4, English, Healthy%20Opportunities%20for%20Meaningful%20Experience%20Society
British Columbia
- HOMES 2, record 4, English, HOMES
British Columbia
- HOMES 2, record 4, English, HOMES
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 4, English, - H%2EO%2EM%2EE%2E%20Society
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Sociologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- H.O.M.E. Society
1, record 4, French, H%2EO%2EM%2EE%2E%20Society
correct, British Columbia
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- HOME Society 2, record 4, French, HOME%20Society
correct, British Columbia
- Healthy Opportunities for Meaningful Experience Society 3, record 4, French, Healthy%20Opportunities%20for%20Meaningful%20Experience%20Society
British Columbia
- HOMES 2, record 4, French, HOMES
British Columbia
- HOMES 2, record 4, French, HOMES
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-01-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Indigenous Peoples
- Sociology of Women
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Mother of Red Nations Women's Council of Manitoba
1, record 5, English, Mother%20of%20Red%20Nations%20Women%27s%20Council%20of%20Manitoba
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MORN 2, record 5, English, MORN
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 5, English, - Mother%20of%20Red%20Nations%20Women%27s%20Council%20of%20Manitoba
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Peuples Autochtones
- Sociologie des femmes
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Mother of Red Nations Women's Council of Manitoba
1, record 5, French, Mother%20of%20Red%20Nations%20Women%27s%20Council%20of%20Manitoba
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MORN 2, record 5, French, MORN
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-12-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Labour and Employment
- Sociology of Women
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Webgrrls International
1, record 6, English, Webgrrls%20International
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Webgrrls 1, record 6, English, Webgrrls
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 6, English, - Webgrrls%20International
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Travail et emploi
- Sociologie des femmes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Webgrrls International
1, record 6, French, Webgrrls%20International
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Webgrrls 1, record 6, French, Webgrrls
correct
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-10-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Rexdale Women's Centre
1, record 7, English, Rexdale%20Women%27s%20Centre
correct, Ontario
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- RWC 2, record 7, English, RWC
correct, Ontario
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Rexdale Immigrant Women's Project 3, record 7, English, Rexdale%20Immigrant%20Women%27s%20Project
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 7, English, - Rexdale%20Women%27s%20Centre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 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. 5, record 7, English, - Rexdale%20Women%27s%20Centre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 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. 6, record 7, English, - Rexdale%20Women%27s%20Centre
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Rexdale Women's Center
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Rexdale Women's Centre
1, record 7, French, Rexdale%20Women%27s%20Centre
correct, Ontario
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- RWC 2, record 7, French, RWC
correct, Ontario
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Rexdale Immigrant Women's Project 3, record 7, French, Rexdale%20Immigrant%20Women%27s%20Project
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Rexdale Women's Center
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2017-09-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Settlement Assistance and Family Support Services
1, record 8, English, Settlement%20Assistance%20and%20Family%20Support%20Services
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- SAFSS 2, record 8, English, SAFSS
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- South Asian Family Support Services 3, record 8, English, South%20Asian%20Family%20Support%20Services
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 8, English, - Settlement%20Assistance%20and%20Family%20Support%20Services
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 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". 5, record 8, English, - Settlement%20Assistance%20and%20Family%20Support%20Services
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Settlement Assistance and Family Support Services
1, record 8, French, Settlement%20Assistance%20and%20Family%20Support%20Services
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- SAFSS 2, record 8, French, SAFSS
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- South Asian Family Support Services 3, record 8, French, South%20Asian%20Family%20Support%20Services
former designation, correct, Ontario
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Labour and Employment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Advance
1, record 9, English, Advance
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 9, English, - Advance
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. 3, record 9, English, - Advance
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Travail et emploi
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Advance
1, record 9, French, Advance
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Avancer 2, record 9, French, Avancer
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 9, French, - Advance
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique. 3, record 9, French, - Advance
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2015-01-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Skills Shortages
1, record 10, English, Skills%20Shortages
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 10, English, - Skills%20Shortages
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Pénuries de main-d'œuvre
1, record 10, French, P%C3%A9nuries%20de%20main%2Dd%27%26oelig%3Buvre
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 10, French, - P%C3%A9nuries%20de%20main%2Dd%27%26oelig%3Buvre
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2012-05-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Penal Administration
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Edmonton Institution for Women
1, record 11, English, Edmonton%20Institution%20for%20Women
correct, Alberta
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- EIFW 1, record 11, English, EIFW
correct, Alberta
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title used by the Translation Bureau’s Criminology Unit and the Linguistic Services at Correctional Service Canada. 2, record 11, English, - Edmonton%20Institution%20for%20Women
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 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. 1, record 11, English, - Edmonton%20Institution%20for%20Women
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Établissement d'Edmonton pour femmes
1, record 11, French, %C3%89tablissement%20d%27Edmonton%20pour%20femmes
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Alberta
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- EEF 1, record 11, French, EEF
correct, masculine noun, Alberta
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 11, French, - %C3%89tablissement%20d%27Edmonton%20pour%20femmes
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Appellation utilisée par le Service Criminologie du Bureau de la traduction et les Services linguistiques au Service correctionnel Canada. 2, record 11, French, - %C3%89tablissement%20d%27Edmonton%20pour%20femmes
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 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. 1, record 11, French, - %C3%89tablissement%20d%27Edmonton%20pour%20femmes
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2011-12-12
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- St. Mary's Home
1, record 12, English, St%2E%20Mary%27s%20Home
correct, Ontario
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 12, English, - St%2E%20Mary%27s%20Home
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Maison Sainte-Marie
1, record 12, French, Maison%20Sainte%2DMarie
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 12, French, - Maison%20Sainte%2DMarie
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2011-10-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Centre of Excellence for Women's Advancement
1, record 13, English, Centre%20of%20Excellence%20for%20Women%27s%20Advancement
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 13, English, - Centre%20of%20Excellence%20for%20Women%27s%20Advancement
Record 13, Key term(s)
- Center of Excellence for Women's Advancement
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Travail et emploi
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Centre d'excellence pour l'avancement des femmes
1, record 13, French, Centre%20d%27excellence%20pour%20l%27avancement%20des%20femmes
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 13, French, - Centre%20d%27excellence%20pour%20l%27avancement%20des%20femmes
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2010-04-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Trade
- Training of Personnel
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Women's Enterprise Skills Training
1, record 14, English, Women%27s%20Enterprise%20Skills%20Training
correct, Ontario
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 14, English, - Women%27s%20Enterprise%20Skills%20Training
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Commerce
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Women's Enterprise Skills Training
1, record 14, French, Women%27s%20Enterprise%20Skills%20Training
correct, Ontario
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- WEST 1, record 14, French, WEST
correct, Ontario
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2005-07-07
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Programme for Appropriate Technology in Health
1, record 15, English, Programme%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- Program for Appropriate Technology in Health 2, record 15, English, Program%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
former designation, correct, Canada
- PATH Canada 3, record 15, English, PATH%20Canada
correct
- PATH Canada 3, record 15, English, PATH%20Canada
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 15, English, - Programme%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Hygiène et santé
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Programme de technologie appropriée en santé
1, record 15, French, Programme%20de%20technologie%20appropri%C3%A9e%20en%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- Programme de Technologie Appropriée en Santé 2, record 15, French, Programme%20de%20Technologie%20Appropri%C3%A9e%20en%20Sant%C3%A9
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- PATH Canada 3, record 15, French, PATH%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
- PATH Canada 3, record 15, French, PATH%20Canada
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme situé à Ottawa. 4, record 15, French, - Programme%20de%20technologie%20appropri%C3%A9e%20en%20sant%C3%A9
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2004-12-09
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
- Social Organization
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Montreal Assault Prevention Centre
1, record 16, English, Montreal%20Assault%20Prevention%20Centre
correct, Quebec
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title verified with the organization. 2, record 16, English, - Montreal%20Assault%20Prevention%20Centre
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 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. 3, record 16, English, - Montreal%20Assault%20Prevention%20Centre
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
- Organisation sociale
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Centre de prévention des agressions de Montréal
1, record 16, French, Centre%20de%20pr%C3%A9vention%20des%20agressions%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation vérifiée auprès de l'organisme. 2, record 16, French, - Centre%20de%20pr%C3%A9vention%20des%20agressions%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 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. 3, record 16, French, - Centre%20de%20pr%C3%A9vention%20des%20agressions%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2002-02-07
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- maternal drive
1, record 17, English, maternal%20drive
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- maternal want 2, record 17, English, maternal%20want
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 17, English, - maternal%20drive
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- instinct maternel
1, record 17, French, instinct%20maternel
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- pulsion maternelle 2, record 17, French, pulsion%20maternelle
feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(De) multiples ouvrages [...] vantent l'amour filial et la valeur éducative de l'instinct maternel [...] 1, record 17, French, - instinct%20maternel
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2000-12-18
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Women's Cooperatives : A Local Solution to Women's Economic Needs
1, record 18, English, Women%27s%20Cooperatives%20%3A%20A%20Local%20Solution%20to%20Women%27s%20Economic%20Needs
correct, Canada
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 18, English, - Women%27s%20Cooperatives%20%3A%20A%20Local%20Solution%20to%20Women%27s%20Economic%20Needs
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- Coopératives de femmes : Une solution locale aux besoins économiques des femmes
1, record 18, French, Coop%C3%A9ratives%20de%20femmes%20%3A%20Une%20solution%20locale%20aux%20besoins%20%C3%A9conomiques%20des%20femmes
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 18, French, - Coop%C3%A9ratives%20de%20femmes%20%3A%20Une%20solution%20locale%20aux%20besoins%20%C3%A9conomiques%20des%20femmes
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1999-11-15
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
- Occupational Training
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- Career Counseling and Mentoring Positive Measures Program 1, record 19, English, Career%20Counseling%20and%20Mentoring%20Positive%20Measures%20Program
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 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). 1, record 19, English, - Career%20Counseling%20and%20Mentoring%20Positive%20Measures%20Program
Record 19, Key term(s)
- Career Counselling and Mentoring Positive Measures Program
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Travail et emploi
- Orientation professionnelle
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- Programme de mesures positives de mentorat et d'orientation professionnelle
1, record 19, French, Programme%20de%20mesures%20positives%20de%20mentorat%20et%20d%27orientation%20professionnelle
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
- PMPMOP 1, record 19, French, PMPMOP
masculine noun
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1998-04-27
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
- Labour and Employment
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- labour market restructuring
1, record 20, English, labour%20market%20restructuring
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- labor market restructuring 2, record 20, English, labor%20market%20restructuring
correct
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 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? 1, record 20, English, - labour%20market%20restructuring
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
- Travail et emploi
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- restructuration du marché de travail
1, record 20, French, restructuration%20du%20march%C3%A9%20de%20travail
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 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? 1, record 20, French, - restructuration%20du%20march%C3%A9%20de%20travail
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1996-01-17
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- people skills
1, record 21, English, people%20skills
correct, plural
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
People skills are acquired by men and women willing to devote the necessary time and energy in learning and practising. 1, record 21, English, - people%20skills
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A manager with people skills is flexible and understands interests of employees, involves people in business-like discussions, delegates where delegation makes sense.... 1, record 21, English, - people%20skills
Record 21, Key term(s)
- people skill
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- aptitudes en relations humaines
1, record 21, French, aptitudes%20en%20relations%20humaines
proposal, feminine noun, plural
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- aptitudes en gestion des ressources humaines 1, record 21, French, aptitudes%20en%20gestion%20des%20ressources%20humaines
proposal, feminine noun, plural
- connaissance des relations humaines 1, record 21, French, connaissance%20des%20relations%20humaines
proposal, feminine noun
- compétences humaines 2, record 21, French, comp%C3%A9tences%20humaines
feminine noun, plural
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1987-01-27
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Clinical Psychology
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- social comfort 1, record 22, English, social%20comfort
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 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) 2, record 22, English, - social%20comfort
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Multimodal evaluation of practice interactions as treatment for social isolation, Journal of Consulting Clinical Psychology, 1978, april, Vol. 46(2), pp. 239-2435. 2, record 22, English, - social%20comfort
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie clinique
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- confort social
1, record 22, French, confort%20social
proposal, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
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