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 Cohorts
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Journeywoman Start
- Location
- Edmonton
- Application Deadline
- August 14, 2022
- Intake runs from
- October 11, 2022 - February 17, 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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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 4-week program offers the essential safety certification, hands-on skills, and workplace awareness to begin working in the construction industry.
Are you looking for a change but are not sure where to start?
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.
News & Events
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Women Building Futures Bring Trades Program to Saskatchewan
- Published On
- August 4, 2022
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Student Success: Tegan
- Published On
- July 14, 2022
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WBF’s 2021 Alberta Impact
- Published On
- May 26, 2022
