Are you looking for a change but are not sure where to start?
Upcoming Cohorts
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Women Ready to Work in Automotive
- Location
- Sarnia (Ontario)
- Application deadline
- May 25, 2025
- Intake runs from
- August 5, 2025 - September 26, 2025
Women Ready to Work in Automotive program is a free 16-week program covering Automotive Service Technician and Heavy Duty Equipment Technician.
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Power Engineer Career Accelerator
- Location
- Alberta
- Application Deadline
- May 30, 2025
- Intake runs from
- August 5, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Power Engineer Career Accelerator is a free introductory 2-week virtual program comprised of workplace readiness training with Women Building Futures.
News & Events
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Women Building Futures 2023-24 reports illustrate a huge leap in women completing pre-apprenticeship training and joining the trades
- Published On
- March 6, 2025
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The King Charles III Coronation Medal goes to WBF president and CEO
- Published On
- February 12, 2025
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WBF president and CEO prepares for next chapter
- Published On
- December 11, 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.