Trades Week 2021

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...

Working Together to Build the Future Workforce

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...

New Scholarship for Apprentices!

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...

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...

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The Most In-Demand Jobs in STEM and the Skilled Trades by 2025

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...

What You Need to Know About Career Development

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...

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Resources for Indigenous History

Today is the first National Truth and Reconciliation Day – originally known as Orange Shirt Day. The significance of the orange shirt comes 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...

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...

Chef Noan always wanted to cook, says follow your passion

Noan Agtarap is a Chef with over 11 years of experience. For Noan, becoming a chef was about following her passions: “I was just...

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Red Seal Machinist Rebecca Chenier: trades transformed my life

Rebecca Chenier wanted a new start and she found a program that transformed her life. As a single mom with 3 children, finding a...

How To Apply For an Internship Program

A big part of a career journey is building up your skills and resume through experience in the workforce. A great way to do...

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Trades Week 2021

Working Together to Build the Future Workforce

New Scholarship for Apprentices!

Delaney Krieger: Learning to Change my Car’s Oil Helped me Gain Confidence and Save Money

The Most In-Demand Jobs in STEM and the Skilled Trades by 2025

What You Need to Know About Career Development

Resources for Indigenous History

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

Senior Project Manager Loves to See People Enjoying Spaces She Creates

Chef Noan always wanted to cook, says follow your passion

Red Seal Machinist Rebecca Chenier: trades transformed my life

How To Apply For an Internship Program

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