Become a Member

Together, We Can Build Brighter Futures

Becoming an Employer of Choice allows employers to:

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  • Build Sustainable Community Impact
  • Attract Talent
  • Showcase Commitment to Diversity
  • Hire WBF Graduates

To become an Employer of Choice

Companies must meet a minimum score on an assessment of their Internal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Practices in 4 Main Value Areas:

Health & Safety

Actively ensuring safe workplaces and promoting a strong safety culture.

Respect & Inclusion

Creating and cultivating work environments that allow all employees to feel valued, respected and included.

Equity & Gender

Actively examining and identifying barriers to diversity in the workplace.

Growth & Advancement

Actively promoting training and advancement opportunities for staff at all levels of the organization.

How to Become a Member

Step 1: Assessment

The first step of becoming an Employer of Choice requires you to complete a self-assessment. This free online self-assessment allows you to reflect on where your company is on its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) journey to provide safe, equitable and inclusive workplaces for all staff.

Your assessment score is a determining factor in your company’s eligibility to hire Women Building Futures (WBF) graduates.

Create an account or log in to begin your assessment 

Step 2: Review

We will review your assessment to see if your current practices make you eligible for the EOC membership or to hire WBF graduates.

Step 3: Results

We’ll contact you to let you know your results. If you qualify, we’ll also give you information on Employer of Choice enrollment and about hiring WBF grads.

If your company does not meet the minimum score, we’ll provide you with introductory resources and suggestions to improve your DEI practices. We’ll stay in touch with your company throughout this journey, and once you’re ready, you can apply again.

Step 4: Become a Member

If your assessment meets the minimum passing score, you become eligible to hire WBF grads. You will also be offered the chance to officially become an Employer of Choice. Let us know what you decide.

Full membership
If you’d like to become an EOC member, you’ll get full access to hire WBF grads and alumni, plus all our member benefits (annual membership fees apply). If you choose to become an EOC member, we’ll send you a membership agreement to sign, along with details about your term and fees.

Hiring potential only
If you decide your organization only wants the potential to hire WBF grads, the opportunity will be open to you — but only if there are more job seekers than positions offered by members. There is no cost for this limited access — and if you decide you want to become a full member, you’re welcome to join. If you decide to join within a year of submitting your assessment, you’ll be admitted directly. If it has been more than a year, you will have to do the assessment again.

Step 5: Enjoy Benefits

Once you’ve signed the agreement and paid your fees, your 3-year term begins and you’re ready to start enjoying the valuable membership benefits.