Readiness Workshops
Learn more about your interests, how to set goals, and build confidence to begin your new journey.
We offer a series of free, online and in-person workshops that provide an opportunity for you to plan and prepare for your new career path.
Foundational Math: Refresh or upgrade your math skills with confidence. This workshop will prepare program applicants to complete the math self-assessment portion of our application process. It’s self-paced and self-directed, with access to an instructor to answer your questions and support your learning.
Tools for Success – Career Exploration: Explore potential careers in construction, trades and driving. Participants complete self-assessment and goal setting activities, and receive information on WBF programming and employment prospects once training is completed.
Tools for Success – Personal Development: Launch or recharge your personal, social, and professional potential. We explore mental, spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing. Participants complete a self-assessment to help them determine their next steps.
Tools for Success – Money Solutions: This workshop provides the tools and resources to plan spending and develop savings habits with a goal of creating financial stability. Participants learn to take control of their money by building a spending plan based on their goals to attend training.
Register for an Upcoming Workshop
If you don’t already have a myWBF portal login, you will need to create one to register.
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Virtual: Tools for Success - Toolbox Talk
May 6, 2025
Two hours learning common tools and their uses, understanding the importance of PPE and how to measure within the inch.
Times per time zone:
CST/MST 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
EST 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Virtual: Tools for Success - Trade up to the Trades
May 8, 2025
Two hours introducing trade basics, industry breakdowns, realities and rewards, requirements, industry trends and Pre-Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship.
Times per time zone:
CST/MST 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
EST 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Virtual: Tools for Success - Personal Development, Workshop Series
May 13-15, 2025
Join this 3-day workshop series to develop tools for resilience, enhance communication skills, and implement strategies for strengthening healthy practices.
Times per time zone:
CST/MST 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Each Day)
EST 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Each Day)