What We Do

Women Building Futures is a non-profit that helps break down barriers for women and gender-diverse individuals in Alberta looking to start their careers in the skilled trades, transportation and related fields.  

We prepare women for careers that lead to economic security.

We’ve got the tools to help you transform your life.

Explore what WBF offers

At Women Building Futures, our mission is to help women get into careers that pay above a living wage.

We help remove common barriers to financial independence through our free training programs, support services and connection to employers committed to safe, inclusive workplace cultures.

Whether you are a woman or gender-diverse individual interested in where a career in the skilled trades can take you, an employer looking to broaden your workforce or a community organization serving those who could benefit from these opportunities, WBF can help.

Explore What WBF Offers

At Women Building Futures, our mission is to help women get into careers that pay above a living wage.

We help remove common barriers to financial independence through our free training programs, support services and connection to employers committed to safe, inclusive workplace cultures.

Whether you are a woman or gender-diverse individual interested in where a career in the skilled trades can take you, an employer looking to broaden your workforce or a community organization serving those who could benefit from these opportunities, WBF can help.

We offer programs and support services for women to explore, train, and connect to careers that pay above a living wage.

Our team is ready to help you succeed through every step of your journey.

  • Our Success Coaches help you with your career choice and point you to useful supports to ensure you feel confident in your planning
  • Our Admissions Advisors guide you along the various stages of your application, providing feedback and encouragement
  • Our Student Support Advisors are available during the program to offer one-on-one support and empower you
  • Our Industry Relations team helps connect our grads to employment opportunities and work with our partners to ensure training components align with industry expectations
  • Our Alumni Advisors provide ongoing support while you navigate a new career path after the completion of your WBF program
  • We also have affordable housing available at our Edmonton facility. If you’re not in Edmonton, we’ll do our best to connect you with supports in your community

 

After completing our Professional Class 1 program, Lola inspired her daughter Katelyn to apply and complete our Journeywoman Start program.

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If you’re ready, we’re ready.

Take the next step and explore the possibilities of a new career by visiting the link below to learn more.

How It Works

Surrounded by support

There are life-changing opportunities for women in trades and transportation—but to get started, you need a support system. We surround you with support so that you can take a new step in your career, and your life.

Lifetime support for our alumni

We’re dedicated to supporting our graduates far beyond the completion of their training program.

We support graduates with: 

  • Career coaching and mentoring 
  • Resume and interview prep 
  • Earned referrals for employment  
  • Connection to future training opportunities 

Learn more about our alumni and career services

Partnerships for stronger futures

Our partnerships with industry, government, organizations and Indigenous communities are the cornerstones of our success in uplifting women. Together, we can make a difference.   

Leading positive change in the workplace

Women Building Futures works with employers to raise the bar on inclusivity and to recruit and retain women in the skilled trades and transportation. 

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