05/15/2026
👏🎓 Congratulations to our newest Journey to Trades (122) Calgary (YYC) graduates
Over the past three months, this group explored multiple trades, earned safety certifications, built hands-on skills, and stepped into entirely new possibilities, many for the very first time.
Some came in with no experience in the trades whatsoever.
Some were navigating unemployment, career changes, or uncertainty about what came next.
But all of them showed up ready to try.
And as they reminded us: “It’s okay not to get it the first time… let’s try it again.”
That mindset is what carried this cohort forward, through every challenge, every new skill, and every moment of growth.
We watched them build confidence, support each other, and discover what happens when “you’ve got good people by your side.”
We saw them take chances on themselves, commit fully, and realize that they are more capable than they ever imagined.
And along the way, they didn’t just gain technical skills, they gained direction, purpose, and the belief that they can keep growing, keep challenging themselves, and build careers that are anything but ordinary.
And now, they’re stepping into the trades with more than certifications; they’re stepping in with confidence, community, and the drive to succeed. 💛
A huge thank you to our incredible instructors and partners who helped guide, support, and uplift this cohort every step of the way.
🎓 To our newest WBF alumni:
Graduation isn’t the end of the journey; it’s just the beginning.
The Women Building Futures community is here to support you before, during, and long after your time in the program.
Keep asking questions.
Keep learning.
Keep taking up space.
And keep showing up for yourselves and for each other.
We can’t wait to see where you go next. 👏
Journey to Trades is now accepting applications for Edmonton.
Interested in Calgary? Join our mailing list 📩: https://womenbuildingfutures.ca/news-and-events/subscribe/ and stay connected on our socials for updates on the next intake!
