The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and Makers Empire continued their impactful partnership to introduce South Australian students to the world of construction through the 2025 Careers Under Construction program. This initiative gave students a chance to explore the construction industry by solving real-world problems using design thinking and 3D technologies.
🏫 Participating Schools
Fourteen high schools across SA took part in 2025, including:
- Mount Carmel College
- Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School
- Sacred Heart College, Champagnat Campus
- Seaview High School
- Tyndale Christian School
- Gawler and District College
- IQRA College
- St Joseph’s School Clare
- Roma Mitchell Secondary College
- Springbank Secondary College
- Victor Harbor High School
- Samaritan College
- Berri Regional Secondary College
- Pinnacle College – Elizabeth Secondary Campus
👩🏫 Teacher Professional Development
Educators received 2 days of professional development through Makers Empire’s Learning by Design program, gaining practical skills in:
- 3D design and printing
- Teaching with emerging tech and how it connects to the Australian Curriculum
- Understanding construction industry-relevant skills and roles
They also connected with builders, project managers, and construction companies to enrich their knowledge of construction career pathways.
Thanks to industry experts Andrew Marshall (Marshall Brougham), Chris Blowes (Born to Build) and, Litsa Adamou (House Inspect Australia) about the incredible opportunities available in the construction industry. Teachers were also treated to a special visit to the Adelaide Market redevelopment and guided on a tour of the site by Nick Anderson, Project Manager for Multiplex.
The Careers in Construction Showcase Day began with welcome speeches followed by an expo-style showcase of the construction-themed projects students had worked on with input from industry partners. Students took turns both presenting their projects to invited judges from the construction industry, teachers, students and invited guests and then visiting other booths and asking questions and providing feedback on other students’ projects. Students also voted on the best project via a ballot-style competition.