Building Futures ThroughReal-World Experience
Supporting the Clarkston Construction Technology program where students gain job-ready skills while making a lasting impact on their community through meaningful projects.
Our Impact Areas
Empowering students through real construction projects while serving our community's needs.
Students graduate with industry-ready skills, OSHA certifications, and direct connections to apprenticeships, technical colleges, and four-year construction management programs.
Students work on actual construction projects - building complete homes, renovating historic buildings, and collaborating with licensed professionals on community infrastructure.
Students apply their skills to help local institutions, such as restoring historic landmarks that preserve our community's heritage.
About Built by Clarkston
Built by Clarkston supports the Clarkston Construction Technology program, where learning goes far beyond textbooks and worksheets. Our students tackle real construction challenges that directly benefit our community while developing the skills employers desperately need.
From restoring 150-year-old historic buildings to constructing complete homes for local families, students gain hands-on experience that transforms them into confident, capable professionals. They work alongside licensed builders, learn from industry experts, and graduate ready to fill the growing demand for skilled trade workers.
The program serves students grades 9-12 throughout Oakland County, providing multiple pathways to success - whether students choose immediate workforce entry, apprenticeship programs, or continued education in construction management.
56+ Years of Community Service
Multi-generational families of skilled workers built through continuous community partnerships
Real Impact
Complete homes built, historic buildings preserved, and families helped through student projects
What Students Gain
Comprehensive preparation for successful careers in the skilled trades
- • OSHA 10 safety certification
- • Blueprint reading and building codes
- • Electrical, plumbing, and masonry work
- • Project management and teamwork
- • Direct connections to local employers
- • Pre-apprenticeship preparation
- • Portfolio of completed real-world projects
- • Industry mentorship and networking
- • Confidence through hands-on achievement
- • Problem-solving and critical thinking
- • Civic responsibility and community pride
- • Leadership through collaborative projects
- • Immediate workforce entry
- • Apprenticeship programs
- • Technical college preparation
- • Construction management degrees
How We Serve Clarkston
Real projects that strengthen our community while educating the next generation
Multi-year restoration projects save historic buildings from demolition, transforming them into valuable community assets while teaching students specialized preservation skills.
A future goal of the program is for students to construct complete homes that pass all state inspections, providing affordable housing while gaining comprehensive construction experience.
Graduates fill high-demand local jobs in construction, electrical, plumbing, and other essential trades, strengthening our local economy.
Proven Results
Decades of success in building careers and strengthening communities
Multiple career pathway options upon graduation
Industry-recognized skills and certifications
Strong employment prospects in high-demand fields
Foundation for lifelong learning and advancement
56+ years of continuous community service
Multi-generational families of skilled workers
Ongoing partnerships with local businesses and organizations
Local workforce development
Historic preservation achievements
Strengthened local economy through skilled workers
For Students:
Removes financial barriers, provides professional-grade tools, enables advanced certifications, and creates scholarship opportunities.
For Community:
Ensures continued service to families, supports historic preservation, develops local workforce, and maintains program excellence.
Support Community Impact
Help us continue building futures and serving our community. Your support ensures students have the resources they need while our neighbors receive the assistance that makes a real difference.