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.
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.
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.
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: Foundational Math
June 1-30, 2025
Gain access to the virtual content as soon as you register and complete the modules at your own pace, plus get access to optional virtual math boot camps! Complete this course between: June 1-30, 2025.
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In-person: Building a Resilient Mindset (Sarnia)
June 19, 2025
Gain tools for inner resilience, self-regulation, boundary management as well as learn skills for interpersonal communications.
EST 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lambton Works Employment Services – 162 Lochiel Street, Sarnia, ON, N7T 7W5
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In-person: Building a Resilient Mindset (Sarnia)
July 8, 2025
Develop inner resilience with practical tools for self-regulation, and enhancing your communication skills for stronger interpersonal relationships.
EST 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Workplace Group – 265 Front Street North, Sarnia, ON, N7T 7X1
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In-person: Navigating Change and Developing Healthy Habits (Sarnia)
July 10, 2025
Learn about change, why its hard and discuss healthy practices and strategies for making positive changes in one’s life.
EST 10:00 PM – 12:00 PM
The Workplace Group – 265 Front Street North, Sarnia, ON, N7T 7X1
Free parking along Front Street for 2 hours.
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In-person: Trade up to the Trades (Sarnia)
July 22, 2025
A high-level introduction to the trades, realities of working in the trades as well as options for resources and next steps.
EST 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Workplace Group – 265 Front Street North, Sarnia, ON, N7T 7X1
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Online: Trade up to the Trades
July 23, 2025
This 2-hour session introduces trade basics, industry breakdowns, realities and rewards, requirements, industry trends, and pathways through pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.
Times per time zone:
MST 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
EST 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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In-person: Money Talks
July 24, 2025
A practical introduction to understanding money; how it works, the impact of our financial habits, and strategies/realistic tips to managing your finances.
EST 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Workplace Group – 265 Front Street North, Sarnia, ON, N7T 7X1
Free parking along Front Street for 2 hours.