Women Building Futures (WBF)

“Our mission is to provide economic freedom for women through assessment, training, job placement and job retention support,” con- tinues Kimpton, citing the average annual in- come of a woman working in Canada is just over $36,000 per year. “What the women we serve all have in common is they are looking for a change and want to build their own fu- ture. They come to WBF because we do things differently. We pride ourselves on exceptional hands-on training and workplace prepared- ness. Our support doesn’t end at graduation. With ongoing support services, we can ensure a high employment rate for our graduates. Bottom line, there’re looking for jobs and with the support of our industry partners, that’s what we have to offer.” REACHING OUT TO THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY 2017 marked a significant growth in WBF’s In- digenous Relations strategy, from a focus on tactical initiatives to a holistic approach that encompasses engagement, barrier reduction, foundational learning, hands-on skills training and partnership with Indigenous communities 8 BUSINESS ELITE CANADA | JULY 2018