Links

Community Access Program (C@P)

A federal initiative that aims to provide Canadians with affordable public access to the Internet and the skills they need to use it effectively.
Habitat for Humanity

A nonprofit organization with a mandate to build simple, decent, affordable houses in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter.
NS Advisory Council on the Status of Women

This site offers information about the council, its current membership and its programs and services. It also has a Women’s Calendar of Events and excellent resource links.
Status of Women Canada

Status of Women Canada is a federal government organization that promotes the full participation of women in the economic, social and democratic life of Canada.
The Ann Terry Project

This program helps women living in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality enter the paid workforce by providing career development services that are women centered and community based.
The Black Business Initiative (BBI)

This initiative provides a province-wide business development services to the Black business community.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation

This is a public foundation dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls through social and economic change.
The Hypatia Association

A Nova Scotia not-for-profit women’s organization that promotes the full participation of women in non-traditional training and employment in science, trades. and technology.
The Nova Scotia Community College

This is a province-wide system of training and education established in 1988. The College partners with WEE on the Women Unlimited program.
Women’s Employment Outreach (WEO)

This non-profit organization provides a range of free services to women who are unemployed, nearing employment, on stress-related leave or looking for a career change.
YWCA

This organization provides programs and services for women and young women at critical turning points in their lives.