We are seeing this deficit in skilled labor
and everyone is trying to figure out what to do.
Richard Laughlin
Laughlin Homes & Restoration
With an emphasis in teaching the skills employers are looking for, the High School Building Trades Program is a great way for students to experience multiple trades as they start and finish a high end custom tiny home in a single school year.
The inherent self-sustainability through community support and sale of the home means schools don’t have to work through red tape to get funding.
Get a head start on employable skills without requiring a college degree
Learn to work as part of a crew to complete a real-world project sold to the community
Work alongside industry professionals to receive hands-on learning
Sample multiple trades to find the perfect career to pursue
Get empowered to complete personal projects and home maintenance
Receive class credit and get valuable training at the same time
With a focus on employable skills, the High School Building Trades program develops awareness of job opportunities. It is a launch pad for discovering lucrative careers for students uninterested in pursuing a college degree.