UOttawa electrical engineering student shares education journey
Zoya Abou-Jaish is an Electrical Engineering student at the University of Ottawa. As a 4th-year student, Zoya had to choose one of the program’s five technical specializations: communications, systems, electronics, […]
Is a Visual Effects Artist career a good choice for a young woman?
Since the birth of the visual entertainment industry (dating back to theatre) women have had an irreplaceable part to perform. Many iconic films around the world are recognized by the […]
How to help students who have reduced opportunity for skill development
We want to have a conversation about privilege in each industry and how we address the lack of it in certain communities. It is important to reflect on what social […]
The Ecosystem of the Healthcare Industry
The COVID-19 breakout has caused anxiety and fear, but also has highlighted essential services that each community requires to carry on. Healthcare branches off in different directions, with some areas being […]
The woman’s challenge of working from home
Another week of working from home begins. For many, this has been the first time of working remotely since school and everyone is adjusting at their own pace. Among many of […]
Will your employees work from home? 3 quick tips to get started.
As Canadian real estate prices rise, young people move further away from urban cores, taking their talent with them. After exploring the potential of working from home, they have learned […]
Beginning a welding career in Canada
Build a Dream encourages and inspires young women to consider career paths where women are underrepresented. Welding is most definitely among them! When parents are discussing the future with their […]
Where do educators fit into the career success formula?
As they’re planning for their future, we often advise young women to follow their passion. But what if they haven’t discovered it yet? At an already-confusing time of their lives, […]