Explore Our Programs & Services
Build a Dream offers a dynamic suite of programs and services designed to inspire confidence, expand opportunities, and support personal and professional growth.
From career support services to mentorship, scholarships, and career exploration programs, our offerings empower students, job seekers, and individuals pursuing career advancement to develop in-demand skills, gain practical knowledge, build meaningful relationships, and grow professionally. Explore how we help individuals thrive at every stage of their journey.
Our mentorship program connects women and gender-diverse adults with experienced industry professionals who provide guidance, encouragement, and practical career insight. Through meaningful one-to-one relationships, participants develop new skills, expand their networks, and gain the confidence needed to advance in their careers. This program supports individuals at every stage of their professional journey, empowering them to pursue growth, navigate challenges, and realize their full potential.
Upcoming Virtual Mentorship Sessions:
- Breaking In: A Beginner’s Guide for Women Entering the Trades: Essential survival tools, mindsets, and community connections for women starting their skilled trades journey.
- Challenging Assumptions: Redefining What a Tradesperson Looks Like: A conversation that amplifies underrepresented voices and dismantles appearance-based bias in the workplace.
- Interview Skills: Speak with Confidence: Practical strategies for storytelling, body language, and communicating your strengths confidently at every stage of the job search.
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Program Details:
The Trades Skills Development Incubator connects individuals with career exploration in manufacturing, construction, and the skilled trades through hands-on exploration and direct employer engagement. Each session brings together industry partners, training providers, and aspiring professionals to explore pathways, build confidence, and take meaningful next steps toward their careers. Participants gain access to interactive demonstrations, networking with employers, and personalized guidance that supports their career journey. Designed in collaboration several industry partners, the series creates a clear bridge from awareness to action, leading to mentorships, and long-term workforce development.
Location: Zion Robotics, 1861 Ambassador Dr., Windsor ON
Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy
In partnership with Zion Robotics and St. Clair College
Career Support Services:
Our Career Support Services are designed to support individuals at any stage of their professional journey, from those just beginning to those looking to advance. The services include access to career pathway information, upskilling opportunities, and meaningful networking connections. These wraparound supports are informed by lived experiences and are tailored to help individuals make empowered, informed career decisions.
To learn more about Career Support Services, or to contact a Build a Dream Career Coach please click below:
Through our Career Support Funds, we aim to reduce financial barriers for underrepresented groups pursuing careers in the Red Seal Trades. Funding is available for expenses such as:
- Required work related equipment such as steel toed boots, tools, safety clothing, safety glasses etc.
- Childcare costs such as paying for a babysitter for a sick child or for unexpected overtime and shift work
- Trade exam and certification fees
- Books and materials required for skills or coursework upgrading
- Unexpected work-related travel
If you are in need of funding for any of the above expenses or have questions about what can be covered under the fund, please contact our Career Support Specialist by sending an email to [email protected].
Revolutionizing Construction Training with Additive Construction including Structural Insulated Panels (SIP’s) & Three-dimensional Construction Printing (3DCP)
Norseman Construction in partnership with Printerra and Build a Dream, is launching Toronto’s first 5-week, in-person training program devoted to Additive Construction.
- Experienced tradespeople will gain hands-on skills with:
- 3D Construction Printing (3DCP) – fast, precise concrete structures
- Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) – high-performance, energy-efficient envelopes
- Advanced modular wall systems – prefabricated components for flexible design
The robust hands-on and classroom curriculum also teaches you how to read blueprints created for additive construction through the Revit® software, and it includes Health & Safety training/certification needed for workers in the construction industry with a focus on 3DCP scope of work.
What You’ll Learn
- Operate 3D construction printers and other 3DCP equipment on construction sites
- Work with and around 3D printed concrete walls
- Install modular wall systems (SIP) on traditional and 3DCP construction sites
- Integrate 3DCP and SIPs into hybrid builds that are rapid, strong, and sustainable
Who Should Apply
- Tradespeople and general labourers with construction experience
- Displaced or underemployed workers looking to re-enter the workforce
- Women and individuals from underrepresented groups in the trades
Program Highlights
- Free, full-time training over 5 weeks (Monday to Friday, in person)
- Small cohorts (16–17 participants) for focused, hands-on instruction
- Real-world tools, materials, and training aligned with emerging construction methods
- Job placement support upon completion, helping graduates enter advanced
construction roles
Your commitment
- An 5-week, full-day course held five days a week at York University.
When
- January 2026.
Why It Matters
Ontario’s housing and infrastructure sectors urgently need skilled workers trained in next-generation construction technologies. This program directly responds to that need by preparing participants with modern, high-demand skills that employers are actively seeking. Led by Norseman Construction in partnership with Printerra and Build a Dream, this initiative offers more than just training — it’s an opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and career growth in the skilled trades.