Building Futures

Building Futures is an immersive, unique one-year program for Grade 10 students who earn credits towards their diploma while working as part of a team to build a house from the ground up. Building Futures, a program developed through Build Apprenticeships, takes students beyond the traditional classroom, providing them with the authentic learning opportunities that come with building a house, while ensuring they cover the Alberta Education curricula required for high school graduation. A Spruce Grove garage is transformed into an onsite classroom, where students learn academic courses from specialized teachers, and then walk outside to collaborate with the construction team at every stage of building the house.

Classroom work emphasizes mastery, and involves plenty of hands-on, project-based learning. Building Futures also allows for individualized instruction, creating an environment where students can pursue their passions. By the end of the year, with the help and instruction of qualified tradespeople, the students will have built a house, while learning how to contribute to their community.

Building Futures is thrilled to be partnered with Cantiro Homes for the 2025 - 2026 School Year. As the builder for this program, Cantiro Homes plays a vital role in making this experience possible. Their commitment to innovation and excellence in homebuilding provides students with a unique opportunity to learn directly from industry professionals. Cantiro’s team brings real-world insight, mentorship, and a collaborative spirit to the job site, helping students understand not just how homes are built, but how thoughtful design, planning, and teamwork come together to shape communities. This partnership transforms the construction site into a dynamic learning environment where students gain practical skills, confidence, and inspiration for future careers.

Building Futures programming is offered at:

• Connections For Learning