Women Building Futures

Women Building Futures We support women’s economic security through employment training and support services. We are a non-profit organization based in Edmonton, Alberta.

We offer programs and support services to help unemployed and underemployed women explore and connect to careers that pay above a living wage. Careers that not only support their own security but often that of their children. We primarily work with women who are underemployed or unemployed and focus on removing common barriers to financial independence. These barriers include access to affordable housing, academic readiness, access to affordable childcare and more. Over the last 20 years, we’ve grown to become a trusted name in our focus industries for introductory training and inspiring more women to explore career opportunities in these areas.

🚧 Curious about a career in the skilled trades? Join our free virtual October sessions to explore your options, build yo...
10/05/2026

🚧 Curious about a career in the skilled trades?

Join our free virtual October sessions to explore your options, build your confidence, and learn how to get started.

🆕 New this month: Getting Started Made Simple

Thinking about a new career? This introductory session is the perfect starting point to learn about Women Building Futures, explore training opportunities, understand program requirements, and find out how to apply.

🖥️ Information Sessions: (🟠 Orange circles)
https://womenbuildingfutures.ca/getting-started/info-sessions/
• Getting Started Made Simple
• Journey to Trades

📚 Readiness Sessions: (🟡 Yellow circles)
https://womenbuildingfutures.ca/getting-started/readiness-workshops/
• Foundational Math
• Building a Trades-Ready Resume
• Career Exploration Workshop (3 Days)

✨ Applications are now open for Journey to Trades cohorts in Calgary and Edmonton.

🔗 Learn more:
https://womenbuildingfutures.ca/programs/journey-to-trades/

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we honour the children who never returned home, the S...
09/30/2026

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities who continue to carry the impacts of these systems.

Today, we reflect on the importance of truth, learning, and meaningful action toward reconciliation.

At Women Building Futures, our team recently participated in an Indigenous-led workshop that deepened our understanding of the significance of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from Indigenous voices, perspectives, and teachings, and we recognize that reconciliation is an ongoing journey that requires commitment every day of the year.

As an organization dedicated to creating pathways to economic security and inclusive workplaces, we remain committed to listening, learning, and building relationships grounded in respect.

We encourage our community, including future students, alumni, industry partners, and supporters, to take time today to learn, reflect, and consider how each of us can contribute to reconciliation in our workplaces and communities. 🧡

Women Building Futures will be closed on Wednesday, September 30 to observe Truth and Reconciliation Day and Orange Shir...
09/29/2026

Women Building Futures will be closed on Wednesday, September 30 to observe Truth and Reconciliation Day and Orange Shirt Day.

THIS WEEKEND. Come and check out WBF in person! Women Building Futures is hosting an in-person information session at ...
09/14/2026

THIS WEEKEND. Come and check out WBF in person!

Women Building Futures is hosting an in-person information session at our Edmonton Training Centre on Saturday, September 19.

🛠 Walk through the actual workshops where students learn to weld, wire, and build.

🙋 Ask your questions, including the question we hear most: “are your programs really free?” Yes they are!

🤝 Meet the WBF staff who’ll be in your corner from day one, through training, and after you graduate.
Join us in person on September 19 for a tour of our space and real answers on admissions, programs, and funding.

Come with your questions. Leave knowing exactly what’s possible.

📆 September 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST
📍 Women Building Futures
10326 107 St NW, Edmonton, AB

Save your spot! Register now → WomenBuildingFutures.ca

Come and check out WBF in-person! Women Building Futures is hosting an in-person information session at our Edmonton T...
09/04/2026

Come and check out WBF in-person!

Women Building Futures is hosting an in-person information session at our Edmonton Training Centre on Wednesday, September 19.

🛠 Walk through the actual workshops where students learn to weld, wire, and build.

🙋 Ask your questions, including the question we hear most: “are your programs really free?” Yes they are!

🤝 Meet the WBF staff who’ll be in your corner from day one, through training, and after you graduate.

Join us in person on September 19 for a tour of our space and real answers on admissions, programs, and funding.

Come with your questions. Leave knowing exactly what’s possible.

📆 September 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST
📍 Women Building Futures
10326 107 St NW, Edmonton, AB

Save your spot! Register now → WomenBuildingFutures.ca


If you're not working right now, or you're working part-time, this could be exactly the right moment. WBF is now accepti...
09/04/2026

If you're not working right now, or you're working part-time, this could be exactly the right moment.

WBF is now accepting application for Journey to Trades!
Journey to Trades is a FREE program being offered in Edmonton by Women Building Futures that gives you hands-on time in 6 different construction trades, so you can find your fit in the skilled trades!

You'll walk away with safety certifications, real workshop experience, resume and interview support, and a mentor (and Women Building Futures) in your corner.

Curious about the program? Attend an upcoming information session to learn about WBF and ask your questions!
https://womenbuildingfutures.ca/programs/journey-to-trades/



Looking for practical insights into workforce challenges in the skilled trades? Join Naomi Jehlicka, Women Building Futu...
09/04/2026

Looking for practical insights into workforce challenges in the skilled trades? Join Naomi Jehlicka, Women Building Futures' Director, External Relations & Development in Workforce Partnerships at the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) National Annual Conference.

Naomi's breakout session, "Tools for Change: How Women Are Solving the Skilled Trades Shortage," will explore how Women Building Futures' Employers of Choice, a network of leading employers recognized for their commitment to workforce inclusivity, are creating more welcoming workplaces for women. This session will highlight practical ways to better attract and retain women in your workforce!

Learn more about Women Building Futures’ Employer of Choice network: https://womenbuildingfutures.ca/employers-of-choice/membership-details/

📅 September 16, 2026
🕝 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
⭐ Breakout session: Skills enhancement

🔗 Learn more and register for the conference: https://cawic.ca/events/ #!event/2026/9/15/2026cawic-annual-conference

What could your future look like in the skilled trades? If you've been curious about careers in construction, industry, ...
09/01/2026

What could your future look like in the skilled trades?

If you've been curious about careers in construction, industry, or the skilled trades, now is the perfect time to learn more.

Join our free virtual Journey to Trades Information Session and discover how Women Building Futures can help you take the next step toward a rewarding career.

You'll learn about training opportunities, career pathways, funding supports, and what to expect throughout the application process.

Not quite ready to apply? Build your confidence first with our free virtual Readiness Sessions:

📚 Foundational Math (Self-Paced)

💡 Personal Development Workshop (3 Days)

💰 Money Talks Workshop

No matter where you're starting from, we'll meet you there and help you move forward.

🖥️ Free & virtual

🔗 Information Sessions (highlighted in orange): https://womenbuildingfutures.ca/getting-started/info-sessions/

🔗 Readiness Sessions (highlighted in yellow): https://womenbuildingfutures.ca/getting-started/readiness-workshops/

Women Building Futures is excited to be part of the ICBA - Independent Contractors and Businesses Association Meet the G...
08/27/2026

Women Building Futures is excited to be part of the ICBA - Independent Contractors and Businesses Association Meet the Generals & Owners on September 29, Edmonton's largest industry business development event.

Come see us at Booth # 07 and meet members of our employer partnerships and leadership teams. We're looking forward to connecting with industry, talking about what's ahead and exploring how we can work together.

Proudly headquartered in Edmonton, Women Building Futures has spent more than 25 years helping women build rewarding careers in the skilled trades while supporting employers in strengthening Alberta's workforce. Through our Build Together 2026-2031 strategy, we're working toward an ambitious goal of transforming the lives of 10,000 women by 2040 by training and connecting 90% of participants to rewarding employment. Together with our industry partners, we're getting women ready for the trades and the trades ready for women.

See you there!

08/26/2026

Every hard hat earned. Every obstacle overcome. Every new career launched. Every goal achieved.

These stories are proof that when women are given equitable access to training, support, mentorship, and meaningful career opportunities, entire families, workplaces, and communities are strengthened.

Today, we're celebrating the incredible women who make up the Women Building Futures community: our students taking that courageous first step, our alumni breaking barriers and thriving in their careers, and our staff who show up every day to support, encourage, and champion success.

While we celebrate the progress that has been made, Women's Equality Day also serves as an important reminder that there is still work to do. Women remain underrepresented in many skilled trades and industrial sectors, and true equality requires continued action, advocacy, and investment in creating workplaces where everyone can belong and succeed.

To our students, alumni, staff, partners, and supporters: thank you for helping build a future where more women can see themselves in careers they love, earn family-sustaining wages, and reach their full potential.

Here's to breaking barriers, building confidence, and creating futures without limits.

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10326 107 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T5J1K2

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+17804521200

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