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Register Your Interest for the Careers Under Construction 2026 SA School Program

Following successful programs in 2022-2025, primary and high schools in South Australia are invited to register their interest to join the sponsored 2026 Careers Under Construction School Program.

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 primary and 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 3 through to year 10, 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:

  1. Meet criteria outlined in the Australian Curriculum: Technologies learning area for years 3-6 and 7-10.
    Empower students to become adept problem solvers and creative designers capable of making a positive impact.
  2. Raise awareness about the diverse career pathways within the construction industry.
  3. Foster the professional growth of teachers in South Australia while showcasing the various opportunities available within the construction sector.

What Do Schools Receive?

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

What Do Schools Commit To?

  • Provide release for 2.5 days for 1 or more 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. 
  • Attend 2 face-to-face professional learning days (2 days of PD) and organise transport to and from the venue.
  • Collaborate with construction industry experts.
  • Attend, with nominated students, the Showcase Day (1/2 day) and organise transport to and from the venue. 
  • Participate in professional learning communities.
  • Participate in data collection and share their experiences with others.

Professional Learning Day Details

This year, the Professional Learning Days for the Careers Under Construction program will be held at the Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo. Participants will have the opportunity to attend the Expo and make connections with industry.

 

About the Expo

The Adelaide Careers & Employment Expo is South Australia’s largest Careers & Employment Event. In 2026 the Expo will host over 200 organisations and employers with career opportunities for all ages. The event is for school students, parents, teachers, graduates, job seekers, people looking for courses and workers seeking new training options.

The Expo is packed with free advice. Attending this event means you get to:

  • Talk with over 200 training organisations & employers
  • Gain free career advice
  • Discover your future at the student pathways & careers area
  • Learn more about jobs available from entry level through to graduate roles
  • Enjoy the try a trade interactive zones
  • Discover defence & space industry jobs
  • Find your ideal role at the Australian Defence Force display

 

Expo Information

Venue: Adelaide Showground

Dates: Thursday May 7 – Friday May 8, 2026 – 9am to 3pm

Time: 9am – 3pm

Register Your Expression of Interest Now

Fill out the form below to register your interest for this program.

This project runs in terms 2-4, 2026. 

Expressions of interest close Friday, 27th of March.

Before you apply, please ensure you have:

  • Read through the CITB 2025 Guidelines in full
  • Clicked through the application form so you know what information needed prior to completing the application form

Section 1: School Information

To help us plan locations for PD and showcase days.

Section 2: Teacher Information

Section 3: School Capability

The below are commitments for schools to participate in the Learning by Design program. Please read through and check the box to indicate your agreement.

The school agree to:

  • Provide at least one class of year 3-6 and/or year 7-10 students
  • Nominate 1 or more teachers (up to 5) to participate (if not today, before the information session at the end of term 4)
  • Release the nominated teachers for 1-2 Professional Development Days
  • Participate in the showcase event either in person, by video submission or online (providing two weeks' notice if unable to attend)
  • Support the collection of data before, during and after the program from teachers and students
  • Acknowledge CITB doorways2construction and Makers Empire on any promotional or marketing material including social media posts

Section 4: Further Information

Industry Partners

Industry Partners are an important part of the Careers Under Construction Program.

The role of an industry partner is to assist schools to identify a construction related problem or challenge in a local context and impart their knowledge of industry and career pathways.

Section 5: Miscellaneous