Entrepreneur, automotive service tech, advocate of advancing women
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 Krieger: Learning to Change my Car’s Oil Helped me Gain Confidence and Save Money
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 […]
5 Free Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs
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 […]
How career counsellors can help you
Young women will say that they want to make an impact with the work they do but to discover how to connect that desire to a career, spending time with […]
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 young women that comes with navigating […]
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 facing a shortage of skilled trades […]
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 got into this line of work […]
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 opportunities around them. We are offering […]
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 restaurant in high school, she made […]
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 class, “I just decided to jump […]
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 year at Western University studying Business […]
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 to work with children and have […]