International Women of Saskatoon (IWS)

International Women of Saskatoon (IWS) is a non-profit, grassroots and an equality-seeking women’s organization dedicated to improving the status of immigrant and refugee women and their families residing in Saskatoon and area. The LARC program is focused on integration of newcomer, immigrant and refugee women and their families to reach their full potential as contributing members of Canadian society. The organization provides education, counselling and other settlement services for newcomers, immigrants and refugees including language assessment, referral and instruction, employment training, job search programs, seniors' programs, computer training, skills development training, women’s support groups and programs for at-risk youth. The Women LEAD program incorporates both employment and language training for women newcomers. Learners are asked to commit for six months to undergo language improvement, cultural integration, pre-employment support, employment readiness, career planning