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Stacey Noronha | November 11th, 2024 On Remembrance Day, we pause to honour the courage and resilience of those who have served and continue to serve Canada with courage, dedication and […]

This October, Toronto witnessed an extraordinary gathering of ambition, resilience and opportunity as Dream Week unfolded. Hosted by Build a Dream, Dream Week brought together industry leaders, aspiring women in skilled […]

Stacey Noronha | October 28th, 2024 Manufacturing is at the heart of Canada’s economy, employing about 1.7 million people nationwide. It’s a sector essential to many aspects of our daily […]

Happy 2023! This year, we're dedicated to becoming the best versions of ourselves possible. Through lots of learning and unlearning, we're determined to make 2023 our year!

This year’s Trades Week has been incredible thanks to you! Trades Week by Design On May 19 and 20, Build a Dream successfully delivered Trades Week – an engaging two-day […]

Thank you for another amazing year! Our 2021 Impact Report Build a Dream is a national non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of diversity and inclusion initiatives. Our mission is […]

If you’re an apprentice in one of the following trades, you might be eligible for a scholarship from Support Youth Ontario! Check out their flier below for all the information […]

Erin Vaughan - Kinetic Auto

Erin Vaughan has a passion for business and supporting women.  She is an automotive service technician and the President & CEO of Kinetic Auto Service Ltd. She’s the President & CEO […]

Delaney is one of our brand ambassadors for a reason. Not only did she start her career through Build a Dream’s events, she really embodies the values of the organization […]

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A big part of high school is figuring out what you’re interested in so you can take courses and placements to get into those positions after graduating college.   However, with the landscape of jobs […]

Career development is a process of exploration, decision-making and learning new skills and sometimes can even begin before you’ve started your career, so these tips are great for any age!  There are several ways to gain […]

Deciding to start a career in the trades can be intimidating, but there’s so much support for you! With numerous programs, resources, and people who want to see you succeed you […]