About EPW
Employment Projects of Winnipeg Inc. has built a solid reputation providing individual employment counselling for immigrants by effectively marketing clients from around the world.
EPW works with clients to provide programs and services to connect individuals born outside Canada with local employers.
Vision
Employment Projects of Winnipeg Inc. is a client-centered, market-driven organization, demonstrating leadership and excellence in the design and delivery of innovative, employment-focused programs and services leading to full participation in the workplace.
Mission
To fulfill our vision, we will:
- Recognize and respect clients' goals and strengths and identify areas for growth and development
- Maximize individuals' skills, talents, knowledge and confidence in order to conduct an independent and successful job search
- Promote community involvement and participation in formal and informal networks for increased access to training and employment
- Actively seek corporate and community partnerships to create mutually beneficial opportunities
- Keep pace with emerging labour market trends, technological advances and employer needs and expectations
- Pursue highest standards of employment counselling techniques and services, and foster ongoing professional development
- Support and encourage a dynamic and positive work environment
Values
In the performance of our individual and collective responsibilities, we will be guided by the values of:
- Integration and full participation of individuals in the labour market
- Respect for and inclusion of cross-cultural differences and diversity of all individuals
- Teamwork and cooperative effort within an honest, open framework
- Positive attitudes, creative and pro-active approaches to the accomplishment of goals
- High ethical standards of professionalism guided by confidentiality and integrity
History
Employment Projects of Winnipeg Inc. started in July 1977 under the project name of Women's Employment Counselling Service. In 1983 the organization was incorporated and registered as a non-profit organization directed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of community members from various sectors. The organization provides a wide range of services and programs sensitive to the needs of both immigrant and Canadian born clients.
In 1999 Employment Projects of Winnipeg explored options to be more inclusive and reflective of client needs as a result of the diversity of clients seeking services. The name Employment Projects of Winnipeg Inc. (EPW Inc.) was launched to start the millennium.
Funders
Manitoba Labour and Immigration
Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy (Adult Literacy and Learning)
The Government of Canada Employment Insurance Account
