Building a New Generation
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BUILD students had the opportunity to learn about the early beginnings of the construction industry in Northern California at Sturgeon’s Mill Restoration Project in Sebastopol, California. This amazing 100+ year old steam powered sawmill and working museum gave students a look back in time to what daily operations of a early century sawmill would have … Read more
In Spring of 2023, BUILD students constructed a shed. This small but complex structure was an excellent hands-on project for BUILD students to learn all that’s involved with the planning, design, and materials required for a project like a shed. Most of importantly, BUIILD students practiced the foundational skills needed for careers in construction.
Here’s a wonderful article that was published in the November 2021 edition of “The Windsor Connection” Magazine. This article explains how the program came into existence and the promise of the future. “Windsor BUILD Academy: Building a Brighter Future” by Johnathan Williams One of the crucial things a child can learn while in school are … Read more
Another field trip this month! This was a 10th Grade field trip to visit Local Union #38. Thank you, Frank Reardon, for being our guide.
The 10th Grade Intro to Construction class recently took a field trip to Aaction Rents in Windsor. Here was an opportunity for hands-on experience. Learning new driving skills plus lots of beeping noises. Fun times!
Putting the drill press to good use. Night and day drilling straight holes with the drill press then using a handheld drill – where we often had to do a few “modifications” to get the cornhole boards’ legs working just right.
Cornhole boards for Leadership were constructed by the Intro to Construction class.
Take a look at 2 lecterns (not podiums) that the BUILD students designed and constructed. They should be ready by the end of the week.
