Construction Bootcamp for Apprentices

Supercharge your job search with Women Building Futures’ free 3-week virtual Construction Bootcamp for Apprentices training program. Participants will work with WBF to gain support, mentorship and connection to trusted employers.

Overview

Program Length
3 weeks
Currently Offered In
Alberta

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Description

The free 3-week virtual program is for unemployed or underemployed (working less than 20 hours per week) women and gender-diverse individuals who are registered apprentices in industries such as construction and oil & gas.

Graduates will be eligible for Women Building Futures’ ongoing wraparound services, including: career coaching, mentorship and employment connection.

Courses and Skills

Participants will learn: 

  • How to build a resume that stands out 
  • Job interview skills from live coaches 
  • Soft skills that employers are looking for, like how to take and give feedback, and navigating difficult conversations at work. 

 

In addition to:

  • Safety certifications (based on trade requirements)
  • WBF Best Practices 
  • Workplace culture
  • Healthy Choices  
  • Financial Tool Kit   
  • Ongoing mentorship and support through alumni advisors

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites to apply:

•Registered Apprentice

  • minimum 6 months experience in industry
  • registered as 1st, 2nd or 3rd year apprentices (non-sponsored) 
  • in trades such as electrical, carpentry, HVAC, insulating, ironworking, pipefitting and more

•Must be an Alberta resident

•A class 5 driver’s licence (GDL accepted)

•Clean criminal record check (recommended) 

 

 

Admissions Steps:

  • Program interview
  • Successful completion of fitness screening (35 lb. or 50 lb. lift/carry) and drug & alcohol assessment  

 

Applicants will receive an email to learn about next steps.  

Learn more about our application process here

Program Cost

  • Tuition for this program is sponsored by the Government of Alberta
  • Additional funding and awards may be available to support living expenses while in the program.
 

Employment Opportunities

After finishing the program, graduates will be interviewed for trade-level opportunities with WBF employment partners. 

Our employer partners are committed to safe, inclusive workplace cultures and to supporting our graduates’ career progression, which they show by signing on as a WBF Employer of Choice. 

Upcoming Cohorts

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