#HerPower Tools Winners Announced

Our #HerPower Tools program – $150 in tools and coaching for 100 winners – runs un until May 2022, but we wanted to share some stories from…

Is it racism or sexism? Carpentry apprentice suggests early mentorship to retain apprentices

Woman apprentice told to go apply for bank job Mulisius Joe is a concrete formwork carpenter who enjoyed the idea of working with her hands, which ultimately led her…

Successful Women Share their Best Career Advice

Choosing a career path and making decisions can be difficult, but with proper guidance and mentoring it can alleviate some of the pressure on…

Response to Article that Highlights Women as the Skills Gap Shortage

In a recent Globe and Mail article, “Women are the answer to Canada’s skilled-trades shortage, but many roadblocks still exist” Julie Gordon (July, 2021) talks about how Canada is…

Senior Project Manager Loves to See People Enjoying Spaces She Creates

Melissa Blanchard is a Senior Project Coordinator with EllisDon who always had an interest in details and unique buildings. “I actually wanted to be a painter. I…

Woman sitting with pizza boxes on her lap.

Journey of a Pizza – Skilled Trades Teaching Resource

We love teaching at Build a Dream and helping to provide teachers with free resources to encourage their students to learn more about the…

Andrea from Bloc East at her studio in Toronto.

Barber Studio Entrepreneur & Journeyperson Andrea Biado shares her drive

Andrea BiadoBarber and Entrepreneur – Bloc EastToronto, ON Andrea’s first job in the skilled trades was in the cooking industry. Having worked in a…

Christel Nelson - Automotive Service Tech

Automotive Service Tech Christel talks imposter syndrome, inclusivity

Christel NelsonLicensed Automotive Service Technician – Finch HyundaiLondon, ON Christel’s journey to the skilled trades began in high school when she took an automotive…

Hairstylist Darren, Owner of Nice People Salon

Gender stereotypes delayed Darren’s hairstylist journey

DARREN JANSENHair Stylist and Entrepreneur – Nice PeopleMississauga, ON Darrens journey to the skilled trades started with a gift. Darren was in his second…

Terri-Lynn Woods - OCNI Indigenous Engagement

Trades, nuclear energy, & Terri-Lynn’s journey to support Indigenous communities

Terri-Lynn WoodsManager, Indigenous Engagement and Special Projects Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI)Port Elgin, ON From an early age, Terri-Lynn knew that she wanted…

Bobbi’s fave part of being machinist is how empowering it’s been as a member of a marginalized group

Bobbi DayGeneral MachinistWindsor, ON Bobbi Day started her career in customer service. Bobbi worked at McDonald’s in high school and after graduating, Bobbi worked…

Hydro One tech found support system in teachers

Sheldon WilliamsPowerline Technician, Hydro One Ltd.Toronto, ON Sheldon’s journey in the skilled trades began at the young age of 12 when he worked alongside…

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