Join our Board of Directors at Women Building Futures
There are life-changing career opportunities for women and gender-diverse individuals in the skilled trades and transportation – but to get started, they need a support system.
Call for applications: Join Women Building Futures' Board of Directors
Our programs have the power to change lives, and we believe it’s because we do things a little differently. At Women Building Futures, we surround women and gender-diverse people with the support they need to succeed. We offer a circle of support from the moment they first reach out and throughout their careers.
We are currently seeking four dynamic individuals to join Women Building Futures’ Board of Directors. If you are committed to helping us address the barriers women and gender-diverse individuals face on their path to economic security, we invite you to connect with us today.
Ideal candidates may bring:
- Senior-level experience in government relations
- Connectedness and influence in the skilled trades, transportation, and related industries
- Senior-level HR and IT experience
- Extensive lived experiences
- Experience in public policy, corporate governance and board engagement
Express your interest by emailing the WBF Board Secretary at wbfboardsecretary@womenbuildingfutures.com. Please include a link to your LinkedIn or professional page and address your email to the WBF Board Secretary.
Scope of work
The Women Building Futures Board of Directors consists of 10 to 14 Directors, with an Audit Committee and a Governance & HR Committee who support and facilitate the Board’s oversight of the organization and achievement of the Board’s annual deliverables. Each Board Director is encouraged to join one of the Committees; as such the commitment of a Board Director at WBF includes preparing for and attending two meetings per quarter, a Committee meeting and the Board meeting. Other organizational events, including interaction with students and community engagement, and opportunities to participate in working groups arise from time to time.
The timing of the quarterly Committee and Board meetings is as follows each year:
- Mid-February through early March
- Mid-May through early June
- Late August through mid-September
- Mid-November through early December
Meet our Board of Directors
Our board of directors are responsible for the governance and oversight of Women Building Futures, using their extensive experience to support WBF’s mission.
About Women Building Futures
For more than 25 years, Women Building Futures has surrounded women and gender-diverse individuals with the support they need to get into resilient careers that improve their economic security and help industry meet the demand for skilled workers.
Graduate success stories
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Judine
Judine wanted to get into the trades after relocating from Jamaica. Now, the hard work has paid off.
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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
Growing up, Nadine loved playing in the mud. Now, she makes money doing it.
Learn more about our impact