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 Cohorts
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BHP Trades Readiness
- Location
- Saskatoon
- Application Deadline
- October 30, 2022
- Intake runs from
- January 9, 2023 - March 10, 2023
An introductory program that prepares you with hands-on skill training and safety certificates to begin a successful career in the mining industry.
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Construction Bootcamp
- Location
- Calgary
- Application Deadline
- November 6, 2022
- Intake runs from
- January 9, 2023 - February 3, 2023
This program includes four weeks of classroom and hands-on skills development training with a focus in Carpentry. It is designed to help prepare you to succeed as entry-level worker in the construction and maintenance industry.
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Journeywoman Start
- Location
- Edmonton
- Application Deadline
- December 4, 2022
- Intake runs from
- January 30, 2023 - May 26, 2023
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
- Calgary
- Application Deadline
- December 4, 2022
- Intake runs from
- February 6, 2023 - March 3, 2023
This program includes four weeks of classroom and hands-on skills development training with a focus in Ironworking. It is designed to help prepare you to succeed as entry-level Ironworker in the construction industry.
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Driver & Operator
- Location
- Edmonton
- Application Deadline
- December 22, 2022
- Intake runs from
- March 6, 2023 - April 21, 2023
This program will prepare you to obtain a Class 3 Drivers’ Licence and operate equipment.
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Journeywoman Start
- Location
- Fort McMurray
- Application Deadline
- January 8, 2023
- Intake runs from
- March 13, 2023 - July 7, 2023
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
- Grande Prairie
- Application Deadline
- January 29, 2023
- Intake runs from
- April 3, 2023 - April 28, 2023
This program includes four weeks of classroom and hands-on skills development training with a focus in Electrical Instrumentation. It is designed to help prepare you to enter the electrical and instrumentation field of the construction and maintenance industry.
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Construction Bootcamp
- Location
- Grande Prairie
- Application Deadline
- March 5, 2023
- Intake runs from
- May 8, 2023 - June 2, 2023
This program includes four weeks of classroom and hands-on skills development training with a focus in Carpentry. It is designed to help prepare you to succeed as entry-level worker in the construction and maintenance industry.
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Vestas Wind Turbine Technician Readiness
- Location
- Lethbridge
- Application Deadline
- November 27, 2022
- Intake runs from
- February 13, 2023 - March 10, 2023
A 4-week program designed to prepare you to become an entry-level wind turbine technician with Vestas.
Are you looking for a change but are not sure where to start?
Graduate Success Stories
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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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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.
News & Events
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Student Success: Stephanie
- Published On
- September 14, 2022
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Cultivating Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces with Employer of Choice and Work Proud Inclusivity Training
- Published On
- August 9, 2022
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Women Building Futures Bring Trades Program to Saskatchewan
- Published On
- August 4, 2022
