2026 Conference Speakers
The Blueprint Approach. How to Build Inclusive Workforce Systems in High Demand Industries
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
2:30 p.m.
This presentation explores key insights from Build a Dream’s national report on building inclusive workforce systems in high-demand industries, including skilled trades, STEM, and emergency services. It highlights how systemic barriers limit access for underrepresented groups and examines practical strategies to strengthen talent pipelines through early exposure, employer engagement, and inclusive workplace practices.
The session will share actionable recommendations for employers, educators, and policymakers to move from intention to impact and create sustainable, equity-driven workforce solutions across Canada.
Stacey Noronha
Senior Manager of Partnerships and Business Development, Build a Dream
Meet Stacey
Stacey Noronha is the Senior Manager of Partnerships and Business Development at Build a Dream. She brings a wealth of experience in public affairs and advocacy, honed over a decade in the Federal Public Service.
Notable accomplishments include national campaigns to advance Canada’s first Feminist International Assistance Policy and a digital recruitment campaign that targeted women within the energy sector’s workforce.
Stacey has been the recipient of a Government of Canada Award for her role in facilitating the recruitment and retention of a representative public service. Her passion for empowering marginalized groups is driven by her experiences as a woman, a member of a racialized community, and an immigrant.
As Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee at Dress for Success Ottawa, she works to create spaces that embrace diversity and equity. From her role at the Senate of Canada to her involvement with federal party politics and Equal Voice, she is also committed to facilitating women’s access to the political sphere. She believes that together, we can build a better, more equitable Canada.
