Upskilling & Training Resources:
Explore Life-Changing Training Programs with Women Building Futures:
Women Building Futures offers industry-recognized, free skills training designed to help women and gender-diverse individuals launch careers in skilled trades, transportation, and related fields. Programs combine hands-on training, safety certifications, workplace readiness skills, and employment support to prepare participants for meaningful, well-paid work.
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Construction Trades
Introduction to Steamfitter-Pipefitter & Electrician – A 5-week training that builds essential safety skills and practical experience for careers in steamfitting, pipefitting, or electrical trades (Edmonton).
Journey to Trades – A comprehensive 12- to 17-week introductory program preparing learners for entry-level construction careers in Calgary, Edmonton, and Fort McMurray.
Construction Bootcamp for Apprentices – A free 3-week virtual job search and mentorship support program.
Automotive
Women Ready to Work in Automotive – A 16-week program (8 weeks in-class + 8 weeks paid placement) introducing automotive trade skills and real work experience.
Heavy Equipment
Pre-Apprenticeship Heavy Equipment Technician – A 4-week course offering safety certification and foundational skills for aspiring heavy equipment technicians.
Suncor Haul Truck Program – A 2-week training plus co-op placement to prepare participants for careers as haul truck operators.
Power Engineering
Power Engineer Career Accelerator – A 2-week introductory program covering safety and workplace readiness to support future power engineering studies.
Driver Training
Professional Class 1 Driver – A 12-week training that prepares learners for commercial truck driving careers.
Professional Class 3 Driver – A 6-week course focusing on skills for operating heavy commercial vehicles like wireline trucks and hydrovacs.
