Build A Dream. Breaking Barriers - Creating Pathways with Nour Hachem - Episode #21

In this episode, we’re joined by 𝗡𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺, 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺, a nationally recognized workforce strategist who is reshaping how Canada attracts, prepares, and retains talent across the skilled trades, STEM, and beyond.With over two decades of experience at the intersection of education, industry, and public policy, Nour has built Build a Dream into a national organization, hosting hundreds of career discovery events over the years, creating scalable workforce solutions, and securing federal funding to advance economic participation for equity-deserving communities.𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲, Nour brings both vision and action to the future of work.Throughout the conversation, Nour shares how her work has evolved from breaking barriers to building real infrastructure, connecting talent to opportunity through national employer networks, innovative programming, and measurable outcomes. Together, Dan and Nour explore the challenges of outdated recruitment systems, the importance of early exposure to career pathways, and what it truly takes to create an inclusive and sustainable workforce development.This episode dives into the shift from performative conversations to real structural change, and what it means to build a future where opportunity is accessible, intentional, and built to last.𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘂𝗿? Feel free to reach out to her at [email protected]’t forget to visit 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘄.𝗰𝗮 to explore more opportunities and resources. If you have a story to share, a guest to suggest, or a topic you’d like to hear on the podcast, email Dan at 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁@𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘄.𝗰𝗮. 🔻𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗔 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺⁠https://www.webuildadream.com/⁠🔻 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵⁠Access the blueprint here⁠🔻 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 & 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲⁠Dream & Build: Professional Conference ⁠#cuswpodcast #canadianunion #cuswpodcast #cuswspotlight #cusw #buildadream #webuildadream #tradeswomen #womeninthetrades #constructionlife #tradespeople #safetyfirst #jouneyperson #electrician #electricity #tradespeople #nourhachem🔻 Learn More About CUSW  Discover who we are and what we stand for: CUSW - Who We Are 🔻 Stay Informed  Get the latest news and updates: CUSW News 🔻 Get in Touch  Need to contact CUSW? Find out how: CUSW Contact Page 🔻 Get Involved  Explore opportunities to participate and make a difference: CUSW Participation Model 🔻 Never Miss an Episode  Catch up on all our podcast episodes here: Listen Here 🎧 Listen Anytime, Anywhere! – Find our podcast on all major directories, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.📺 Watch the Podcast on YouTube! – Subscribe and watch full episodes on our official YouTube channel. Watch Here🎵 Music Credits: Music Credits: Original music by Glen MacNeil (lyrics, vocals, guitar) with production by Brad MacNeil.Tune in, stay inspired, and keep shining that CUSW spotlight!