Register Your Interest for the 2025 Careers Under Construction School Program

Following successful programs in 2024, 2023, and 2022, high schools in South Australia are invited to register their interest to join the sponsored 2025 Careers Under Construction School Program for up to 20 schools.

Careers Under Construction School Program

Makers Empire in collaboration with the Construction and Industry Training Boards (CITB) SA is delighted to share this Careers Under Construction School Program for high schools.

CITB is a whole-of-industry led organisation that provides support to attract, train and retain South Australian building and construction workers by providing leadership in training and skills development.

Doorways2construction™ is CITB’s premier secondary schools’ program for the building and construction industry that include support for programs and initiatives to enhance career education and awareness of construction pathways for students from years 7 through to year 12, including Careers Under Construction delivered by Makers Empire.

The Careers Under Construction program introduces students to the building and construction industry through a design thinking problem-solving methodology. It uses 3D design to create solutions for a construction problem or challenge in a local context.

Through the program schools will establish industry partnerships which not only ensures authenticity of the program, but also allows industry experts to share their knowledge and expertise with students while working on real-world projects.

The objectives of the program are:
Meet criteria outlined in the Australian Curriculum: Technologies learning area for years 7-9.
Empower students to become adept problem solvers and creative designers capable of making a positive impact.
Raise awareness about the diverse career pathways within the construction industry.
Foster the professional growth of teachers in South Australia while showcasing the various opportunities available within the construction sector.

What Do Schools Receive?

School selected receive e a package worth up to $5,500 comprising:

2+ teachers will participate in the Makers Empire Learning By Design program with guest speakers from the construction industry.
1 x 12 months Makers Empire School Subscription (3D design software, teacher dashboard, 130 curriculum-aligned lesson plans, built-in assessment, online professional development (PD), ongoing support, updates and maintenance).
1 x construction-themed challenge course.
1 x Flashforge Adventurer 5 Pro 3D printer and 3 x 1kg rolls of PLA filament (for schools new to the program.)
Hospitality for PD days (2 days) and Showcase Days (1/2 day).

What Do Schools Commit To?

Each participating school will:

Provide release for 2.5 days for 2-5 participating classroom teachers (not IT technicians or non-teaching staff).
Support capacity building of teachers through facilitation of ‘flow-on’ professional learning at their sites.
Ensure there are contingencies if nominated teachers depart prior or during the program.
Share program activities in school newsletters, social media accounts and websites where possible. Please tag CITB SA and Makers Empire where you can.

Participating teachers will:

Attend 2 face-to-face professional learning days (2 days of PD) on Thursday 6 February and Friday 7 February (Week 2) and organise transport to and from the venue.
Collaborate with construction industry experts.
Attend, with nominated students, the Showcase Day (1/2 day) in late June and organise transport to and from the venue.
Participate in professional learning communities.
Participate in data collection and share their experiences with others.

Register Your Expression of Interest Now

This project runs in term 1-2, 2025 so expressions of interest close 31st January, 2025 with PD scheduled for early February. Register your interest now to secure your spot.