Are you looking for a change but are not sure where to start?
Upcoming Cohorts
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Introduction to Steamfitter-Pipefitter and Electrician
- Location
- Edmonton
- Application Deadline
- August 12, 2024
- Intake runs from
- October 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
This 5-week pre-apprenticeship program offers the essential safety certification, hands-on skills and workplace awareness to begin an apprenticeship as a steamfitter-pipefitter or electrician.
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Journey to Trades
- Location
- Edmonton
- Application Deadline
- August 25, 2024
- Intake runs from
- January 6, 2025 - March 28, 2025
This is an introductory construction trades program that will prepare you to begin an entry-level career in the industry.
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Journey to Trades
- Location
- Edmonton
- Application Deadline
- October 20, 2024
- Intake runs from
- January 27, 2025 - May 23, 2025
This is an introductory construction trades program that will prepare you to begin an entry-level career in the industry.
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Professional Class 3 Driver
- Location
- Calgary
- Application deadline
- November 3, 2024
- Intake runs from
- February 10, 2025 - March 21, 2025
This program prepares you to start a career with a Class 3 licence and operate equipment such as wireline trucks and hydrovacs.
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Professional Class 3 Driver
- Location
- Edmonton
- Application deadline
- November 3, 2024
- Intake runs from
- February 10, 2025 - March 21, 2025
This program prepares you to start a career with a Class 3 licence and operate equipment such as wireline trucks and hydrovacs.
News & Events
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Supporting young women and gender-diverse youth into the trades and transportation industries
- Published On
- July 5, 2024
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Women Building Futures celebrates progress and empowerment in Saskatchewan
- Published On
- June 26, 2024
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WBF celebrates graduation of first Journey to Trades class in Calgary
- Published On
- May 30, 2024
Graduate Success Stories
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Natalie
Natalie was searching for an opportunity to enter the welding trades. Now she shares her passion as a mentor and teacher.
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Cassia
Cassia was looking for a change of pace after working in the field of social work. Now she’s working in a profession that fulfills her active lifestyle.
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Nadine
Nadine used to love playing in the mud. Now she gets paid to do it.
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Annette
Annette didn’t see a future in waitressing. Now she’s in a career that will allow her to work happily until retirement.
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Sierra
Sierra was looking for a career that would allow her to see the world. Now she gets to travel the country for work.
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Judine
Judine wanted to get into the trades after relocating from Jamaica. Now, the hard work has paid off.
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Lorena
Lorena was looking for a new opportunity after moving to Canada. She’s now in a career that she loves.
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Keeley
Keeley was determined to change her life for the better. Now she’s leading change in her industry and mentoring others.
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Ana
Ana was looking for a change. She’s now working in a role that challenges, excites, and allows her to reach her goals.
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Martina
Martina was seeking some security when she became the sole earner in her household. Now, she earns better wages than she could have dreamed of.
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Iryne
Iryne was on employment insurance and looking for financial independence. A new career has helped provide all that and more.