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…