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Women Building Futures

Empowering Women in Skilled Trades – One Career at a Time

We are proud to partner with Women Building Futures (WBF) – an organization dedicated to empowering women through training, mentorship, and career opportunities in trades and construction industry of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.

As a result, Rising Edge is proud to be recognized as an Employer of Choice with WBF. This designation reflects our commitment to fostering an equitable and safe work environment for women in the skilled trades. As part of this membership, we are committed to breaking barriers, creating opportunities, and supporting women as they build rewarding careers in the electrical and high-voltage industry.

Through this partnership, Rising Edge supports WBF’s mission by collaborating on training initiatives, offering employment pathways, and championing workplace inclusivity. We aim to create more opportunities for women to thrive and build rewarding careers.

WBF provides industry-leading training programs, hands-on skill development, job readiness support, financial literacy education, and mentorship opportunities to help women enter and thrive in skilled trades. Rising Edge is actively contributing to this mission by:

  • Providing Industry Insights & Mentorship – Offering expertise in high-voltage electrical construction, maintenance, and commissioning to educate and inspire future tradeswomen.
  • Facilitating Hands-On Learning Opportunities – Exploring ways to offer real-world experience through site visits, job shadowing, and apprenticeship programs.
  • Supporting Career Readiness – Helping participants transition from training to employment by identifying career paths in engineering, project management, field services, and beyond.
  • Championing Inclusion & Safety – As an Employer of Choice, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes equity, respect, and career growth for women in the skilled trades.

Together, we are building futures, bridging gaps, and powering a more inclusive energy industry. For more information about Women Building Futures and their Employer of Choice Program, see the links below.

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