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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Pre-Apprenticeship Heavy Equipment Technician
- Location
- Fort McMurray
- Application Deadline
- June 23, 2023
- Intake runs from
- September 11, 2023 - October 6, 2023
This program will prepare you to begin an apprenticeship as a heavy equipment technician.
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Driver & Operator
- Location
- Calgary
- Application Deadline
- July 9, 2023
- Intake runs from
- September 5, 2023 - October 13, 2023
This program provides students with the essential safety awareness and certification, workplace culture preparation, industry exposure, theory and driver training needed to obtain their Class 3 licence.
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Driver & Operator
- Location
- Edmonton
- Application Deadline
- July 9, 2023
- Intake runs from
- September 5, 2023 - October 13, 2023
This program provides students with the essential safety awareness and certification, workplace culture preparation, industry exposure, theory and driver training needed to obtain their Class 3 licence.
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Journey to Trades
- Location
- Edmonton
- Application Deadline
- August 6, 2023
- Intake runs from
- October 10, 2023 - February 16, 2024
This is an introductory construction trades program that provides basic skills to begin an entry-level role in the industry.
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Automotive Service Technician Readiness
- Location
- Grande Prairie
- Application Deadline
- August 13, 2023
- Intake runs from
- October 10, 2023 - November 3, 2023
This 4-week pre-apprenticeship program offers the essential safety certification, hands-on skills, and workplace awareness to begin working as an entry-level Automotive Service Technician.
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Introduction to Heavy Equipment Operating
- Location
- Fort McMurray
- Application Deadline
- July 24, 2023
- Intake runs from
- October 10, 2023 - October 27, 2023
This 3-week program offers the essential safety certification, classroom learning and workplace best practices to begin a career as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
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Construction Bootcamp
- Location
- Calgary
- Application Deadline
- June 11, 2023
- Intake runs from
- July 4, 2023 - July 28, 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.
Are you looking for a change but are not sure where to start?
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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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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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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Iryne
Iryne was on employment insurance and looking for financial independence. A new career has helped provide all that and more.
News & Events
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Celebrating 100 Cohorts of Journeywoman Start
- Published On
- May 26, 2023
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UPCOMING EVENT: Employer of Choice & Your Journey in the Trades
- Published On
- March 31, 2023
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Women Building Futures Announces New Name for Flagship Program
- Published On
- March 14, 2023
