Women in Technology
I like working with computers but can’t afford training.
The Women in Technology Program is a free, integrated skills training program that combines employability skills upgrading, technical training (in the field of web development), and hands-on work experience to produce employment outcomes for immigrant and indigenous women in Calgary.
Employment & Life Skills Program
Starting over in a new country is hard - where do I start?
Gain the confidence and skills you need to start moving towards your career and education goals. Our free Employment and Life Skills program assists immigrant women as they plan and prepare for their future in Canada.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS CALGARY
I need support with interviews/professional clothing.
Dress for Success Calgary operates as a division of Making Changes and offers a free customized wardrobe to help you make the best first impression with employers. Dress For Success’s mandate is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
My Best friend’s Closet
My clothes make me feel like I don’t fit in at school.
Well - Get ready to look awesome! My Best Friend’s Closet provides teenage girls from low-income households with clothing and accessories to meet their school and recreational needs.
working women’s group
Dress for Success Calgary’s Working Women’s Group is an 8-week cohort-based program offered to help employed women develop skills and knowledge that can propel them to a sustainable career.
Any currently employed woman is eligible to attend our weekly sessions for 8 weeks, offered via Zoom, which will feature expert speakers on a wide range of professional and personal development topics.
Basic digital skills for women
This 10-week program is designed to help women learn basic computer and introductory technology skills. Each session is based on the needs and abilities of the group, and fosters a sense of community while building new skills. Basic Digital Skills is designed for women with CLB English level 3 or 4, and is open to non-binary and gender-diverse people.
GIRL’S RESILIENCE, EMPOWERMENT AND TRANSFORMATION (great)
New for 2025! GREAT will have a transformative impact for teen girls ages 14-16 from marginalized, racialized, and low-income communities.
The GREAT program will address the barriers girls often face, by focusing on leadership development, social-emotional skill building, and resilience through a strengths-based learning approach.