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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Power Engineer Career Accelerator
- Location
- Lloydminster
- Application Deadline
- April 9, 2023
- Intake runs from
- August 8, 2023 - August 24, 2023
Power Engineer Career Accelerator is a readiness program prior to attending Lakeland College’s accredited Power Engineer program.
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Construction Bootcamp
- Location
- Calgary
- Application Deadline
- May 7, 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.
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Introduction to Pipefitting
- Location
- Edmonton
- Application Deadline
- May 7, 2023
- Intake runs from
- July 17, 2023 - August 11, 2023
This 4-week pre-apprenticeship program offers the essential safety certification, hands-on skills, and workplace awareness to begin an apprenticeship as a pipefitter.
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Journey to Trades
- Location
- Edmonton
- Application Deadline
- May 14, 2023
- Intake runs from
- July 10, 2023 - November 3, 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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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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Syncrude Heavy Equipment Operator
- Location
- Fort McMurray
- Application Deadline
- April 16, 2023
- Intake runs from
- August 28, 2023 - September 8, 2023
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BHP Trades Readiness
- Location
- Saskatoon
- Applications close
- May 14, 2023
- Intake runs from
- July 10, 2023 - September 8, 2023
An introductory program that prepares you with hands-on skill training and safety certificates to begin a successful career in the mining 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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Women Building Futures Announces New Name for Flagship Program
- Published On
- March 14, 2023
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Women Building Futures “Honouring the Community” Round Dance
- Published On
- January 30, 2023
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Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee recipients’ presentation for WBF champions
- Published On
- December 23, 2022
