Build a Dream

Build a Dream We attract, encourage, and empower female students to pursue careers in STEM WHY WE EXIST?

We create programs that will encourage young women to consider various career opportunities and make informed decisions. We develop partnerships with sectors to offer hands on camps for young women to experiences these job sectors. We help provide the right tools, resources, and mentorship to young women. We also provide parents with the tools to help their children make informed career choices. Consults with companies in various sectors to help them diversify their workforce.

06/23/2026

Today, we celebrate the women who are shaping our world through engineering.
 
Engineers play a critical role in designing solutions, driving innovation, and tackling some of our most complex challenges. Women in engineering continue to make meaningful contributions across industries while helping create a more diverse and inclusive future for the profession.
 
Their expertise, leadership, and determination are inspiring the next generation to explore careers in STEM and imagine new possibilities for themselves.
 
This International Women in Engineering Day, we recognize and celebrate the women who are building, designing, innovating, and leading the way.
 
Happy International Women in Engineering Day!
 
YouBelongHere

06/22/2026

What if one day could change a student’s future?

Every year, thousands of students walk through the doors of Dreamer Day with questions about what comes next.

Some arrive with a plan.

Many arrive still searching.

And often, all it takes is one conversation, one hands-on experience, or one role model to help them see a future they never knew was possible.

At Dreamer Day, students don’t just learn about careers.

They explore them.

They ask questions.

They make connections.

They discover opportunities they may never have considered before.

But none of that happens without the educators who champion experiential learning, the exhibitors who share their industries and career pathways, and the sponsors and partners who invest in the next generation.

Together, we’re helping students connect curiosity with opportunity and possibility with action.

✨ Turning Curiosity into Discovery ✨ Turning Learning into Opportunity ✨ Turning Today’s Students into Tomorrow’s Leaders

Dreamer Day 2026 is coming to Mississauga on October 29, 2026.

Whether you’re an educator looking to inspire your students, an organization looking to connect with future talent, or a sponsor committed to workforce development, we’d love to have you join us.

Because the future workforce doesn’t build itself.

It starts with conversations. It starts with connections. It starts with opportunities.

👉 Educators: Secure your students’ spots before capacity is reached. We are already 50% sold out!

👉 Exhibitors & Sponsors: Join us in helping shape the future workforce and inspire the next generation of leaders, innovators, and skilled professionals.

Learn more at www.DreamerDay.ca.

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize, celebrate, and honour the rich cultures, histories, and contrib...
06/21/2026

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize, celebrate, and honour the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada, while also reflecting on the work still ahead.

At Build a Dream, we are committed to creating pathways into the skilled trades that are inclusive, accessible, and supportive of Indigenous women and gender-diverse individuals at every stage of their journey.

We recognize that Indigenous participation remains an area where continued, intentional growth is needed, and we are actively working to strengthen relationships, deepen engagement, and create opportunities that are culturally informed, responsive, and meaningful.

We are grateful to the partners, mentors, organizations, and communities who continue to guide this work, and we remain committed to listening, learning, and improving as we grow.

Swipe through to learn more about the impact and progress being made through our programs.

06/19/2026

One day. That’s all it takes. What if one day could change a student’s future?

Every year, thousands of students walk through the doors of Dreamer Day with questions about what comes next.

Some arrive with a plan.

Many arrive still searching.

And often, all it takes is one conversation, one hands-on experience, or one role model to help them see a future they never knew was possible.

A student who has never met an engineer.

A student who has never considered a career in the skilled trades.

A student who doesn’t yet realize their strengths could lead them to an exciting and meaningful career.

Then they meet someone who shares their story.

They ask questions.

They try something new.

They discover possibilities they hadn’t considered before.

That’s the power of Dreamer Day.

It’s more than a career exploration event. It’s a place where students connect with mentors, industry professionals, employers, post-secondary institutions, and future career pathways through authentic, hands-on experiences.

For exhibitors, it’s an opportunity to do more than showcase your organization.

It’s an opportunity to inspire the next generation of talent.

Because the conversation that feels ordinary to you could be the one a student remembers for years to come.

📅 October 29, 2026
📍 The International Centre, Mississauga

Interested in exhibiting at Dreamer Day 2026? Join us as we help turn curiosity into discovery, learning into opportunity, and today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders. Head to https://www.dreamerday.ca/exhibitors/ to learn more.

🌈 Celebrating Pride Month at Build A Dream At Build a Dream, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue thei...
06/12/2026

🌈 Celebrating Pride Month at Build A Dream

At Build a Dream, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue their goals, explore meaningful careers, and thrive as their authentic selves.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. We recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities make our workplaces, industries, and communities stronger. We remain committed to creating spaces where individuals feel seen, valued, supported, and empowered to build futures that reflect who they are.

Because when people can show up authentically, they can dream bigger, achieve more, and help create a more inclusive future for all.
Happy Pride Month. 🌈💜

You belong here.

06/11/2026

Connection changes careers. Community changes industries.

Last weekend, Build a Dream proudly co-hosted Dream & Build 2026 alongside The ConnectHER Hub at BCIT, in partnership with the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, bringing together more than 100 attendees from across skilled trades and STEAM for three days of professional development, connection, and community in Burnaby, BC.

Together, we explored leadership, mentorship, entrepreneurship, workplace wellbeing, financial empowerment, authenticity, and the power of finding and using our voices.

But what made this weekend truly special wasn’t just the sessions, speakers, or workshops.

It was the people.

The tradeswomen who showed up ready to learn and grow.

The allies and advocates committed to creating change.

The mentors who shared their experiences.

The industry leaders who challenged perspectives and inspired new possibilities.

The conversations that happened between sessions.
The connections that were made.
The confidence that was built.

Because professional development is about more than gaining knowledge.

It’s about belonging.

It’s about seeing what’s possible for yourself and your future.

Throughout the weekend, we celebrated the power of collaboration, explored how workplaces can better support women in skilled trades, showcased PPE and workwear designed with women in mind, and created space for honest conversations about the opportunities and challenges facing our industries.

To our co-hosts at The ConnectHER Hub at BCIT, our partners at the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, our lead supporters BC Hydro, EMC Canada, and eCampusOntario, our speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees—thank you.

Thank you for showing up.
Thank you for sharing your stories.
Thank you for helping create a community where women and gender-diverse individuals can connect, grow, and thrive.

The real impact of Dream & Build won’t be measured by what happened over three days.

It will be measured by the relationships that continue, the confidence that grows, the opportunities that emerge, and the future leaders who move forward because of what started here.

The conversations don’t end here.

And neither does the momentum.

Today, on Canadian Armed Forces Day, we recognize the women who choose a path of courage, service, and leadership.Many o...
06/07/2026

Today, on Canadian Armed Forces Day, we recognize the women who choose a path of courage, service, and leadership.

Many of the skills that drive success in the skilled trades and STEAM industries are the very same skills demonstrated every day by those serving in the Canadian Armed Forces: resilience, teamwork, problem-solving, technical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to something bigger than themselves.

They break barriers, challenge expectations, and prove that strength comes in many forms.

To every woman who has served, is currently serving, or is considering a future in the Canadian Armed Forces: thank you for leading the way and inspiring the next generation to dream bigger, aim higher, and serve with purpose.

06/07/2026

We came together as strangers.
We leave as a community.

The weekend may be ending, but the fire we ignited isn’t.

Take the inspiration, the connections, and the confidence you’ve gained this weekend, and use this to kick open doors and take up space.

Carry the torch. 🔥

Go build something extraordinary.


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