Welcome To Women Building Futures
Transform Your Life. We've Got the Tools to Help.
We foster economic security through employment training, support services, readiness workshops, affordable housing and more.
Are you ready to transform your life?
Women Building Futures offers programs and support services to help unemployed and underemployed women explore and connect to careers that pay above a living wage.
Our employment training programs provide the introductory skills to begin a new career in areas where women have been historically underrepresented.
Check out our upcoming programs below.
Upcoming Program Intakes
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Journeywoman Start
- Location
- Edmonton
- Application Deadline
- October 11, 2021
- Intake runs from
- January 17, 2022 - May 13, 2022
This is an introductory construction trades program that provides basic skills to begin an entry-level role in the industry.
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Construction Bootcamp
- Location
- Hinton
- Application Deadline
- November 26, 2021
- Intake runs from
- January 31, 2022 - February 25, 2022
This is a 4-week introductory program designed to introduce you to the construction industry.
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New Dawning: Indigenous Class 3
- Location
- Calgary
- Application Deadline
- November 1, 2021
- Intake runs from
- February 28, 2022 - April 15, 2021
This program will prepare off-reserve Indigenous women to obtain a Class 3 Drivers license and begin their career as a professional driver.
Graduate Success Stories
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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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Iryne
Iryne was on employment insurance and looking for financial independence. A new career has helped provide all that and more.
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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.
Are you looking for a change but are not sure where to start?
News & Events
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Welcome Incoming Board Chair
- Published On
- October 15, 2021
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Covid-19 Update: Rapid Testing & Immunization Policy
- Published On
- October 5, 2021
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In the News: “Organizations seek to send women up the trades ladder”
- Published On
- September 2, 2021
