Activity Overview:
Green City Build is an initiative is meant to expose learners from participating pre-apprenticeship programs to careers in construction all while giving them insight into what it takes to design and build a variety of building types using the highest green building processes, standards and materials. They learn through site tours, virtual reality and hands on projects. Green City Build is designed to foster teamwork and collaboration.
Annually, pre-apprenticeship training delivery partners come together to present a Skills Competition with the goal of showcasing the skills learned by pre-apprentices in their different programs.
Get started! Join a Team or Lead a Team
Once registered, our staff will contact you to confirm logistics. The date and location of the Annual Competition is to be announced in January 2025. See gallery of past events.
More about the Green City Build Skills Competition:
- Points System: Teams earn participation points throughout the year during their program, which will be used as currency to purchase the basic building materials for their build. Additional points are earned on the day of the competition to give teams the winning edge.
- Materials Store: We will set up a store managed by volunteers/staff, where teams can buy materials such as wood, string, nails, paint, screws, plastic tubing, glue, and tape (and any other materials we are able to source).
- Building Challenge: Using the purchased materials, teams will work together to construct various structures, such as benches, dog house, chairs, raised Garden beds, photo frames, or abstract designs - ensuring all is done with sustainable materials.
- Judging Criteria: Structures will be evaluated based on structural integrity, efficient use of materials, sustainability and unique design/ creativity.
- Timeframe: The activity is designed to last several hours, encouraging participants to leverage their creativity and teamwork skills.
Why You Should Be Excited:
- Community Impact: This activity promotes teamwork and collaboration.
- Innovative Engagement: Participants will benefit from hands-on problem-solving and creative thinking.
- Networking Opportunities: Engage with other professionals and community members in a meaningful and interactive setting.
- Recognition: Your support will be acknowledged, and you will have the opportunity to witness the creativity and camaraderie of the teams firsthand.
