Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program

12/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who made the A2 Invitational a huge success! Special thanks to Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds for hosting. We are proud of the students; they showed dedication, skill, and enthusiasm. They enjoyed the experience.
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
Ann Arbor Tee
Carter Lumber
Ideal Contracting
Lowe's Home Improvement
Washtenaw Dairy
DEWALT
Walbridge Construction
Forward Design Build Remodel
Kapnick Ins.
Rob Patterson
Cathy Shakespeare
A2 Invitational Carpentry Competition

12/03/2025

A good time was had by all at yesterday's "Flippin' Out for Student Builders" Pancake Supper Fundraiser!

With gratitude to our families for your support, and our sponsors, we raised over $9,000 to fund future scholarships for graduates of our Home Building program.

The pancake and sundae bar was delicious too. A special "shout-out" to the Pioneer High School culinary arts students and teacher for keeping those plates full.

Let's go Team 56!

Mark Valchine
Steven Lucchesi
Pat Durston Real Estate
John Birko
Washtenaw Dairy
bank of ann arbor

12/02/2025

Hey everyone! Come support the Ann Arbor Student Builders tonight at Pioneer High School for our pancake supper from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM!

12/01/2025

A big thanks to O'Neal Construction for being our latest sponsor for Flippin' Out for Student Builders!

11/25/2025

Thanks so much to all our sponsors for Flippin' Out for the Student Builder 14th Annual Pancake Supper! Mark your calendars – it's on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Ann Arbor Area HBA
bank of ann arbor
BRAG Ann Arbor
Main Street Home
J.S. Vig Construction
John and Laurel Fingerle
Kirkway of SCID HOA
MAVD
Midwestern Consulting
Norfolk Homes
Oxford Companies
Swisher Commercial
Tandem Tile and Stone, LLC
Washtenaw Dairyy
Meadowlark Design + Build
Greater Michigan PMC
Alpha Design + Build
BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation
African American Cultural & Historical Museum of Washtenaw County

11/21/2025

Student Building Industry Program
is joined by Grant Welch, Assistant Instructor, Students Kale Gadd, Victoria Dang, Andre Bailey, Eilidh Hutchings. Now in its 56th year, this program is constructing its 55th house at 5172 Pratt Road. You can help support the program by attending "Flippin' Out for Student Builders" 14th annual Pancake Supper Fundraiser at Pioneer High School, Tuesday, December 2. Visit www.aastudentbuilding.com for details.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/110625-student-building-industry-program-grant-welch/id1747985760?i=1000735593349

11/21/2025

Flipping Pancakes to Build a Home!
Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Mark Valchine, Home Building Instructor; AASBIP Students: Jake Carnell - Pioneer HS, Colin Franzen - Skyline HS, Eric Gomez - Ruiz - Pioneer HS, Grigori Zolikoff - Pioneer HS for this week's Around the Home with the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor. The Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program provides Ann Arbor's high school students with a unique learning experience. Through the actual construction of a new home, from raw land to finished product, students learn the importance of math skills, architectural dimension, job satisfaction, along with teamwork, responsibility and dependability. Upon completion of the program, students have an awareness of the many opportunities and benefits of the construction industry and related fields.

Podcast Episode · The Lucy Ann Lance Show · 11/20/2025 · 12m

11/21/2025

Thank you to our latest Sponsors of the Flippin' Out for Student Builders!

Ann Arbor Area HBA
bank of ann arbor
BRAG Ann Arbor
Main Street Homes
J.S. Vig Construction
John and Laurel Fingerle
Kirkway of SCID HOA
MAVD
Midwestern Consulting
Norfolk Homes
Oxford Companies
Swisher Commercial
Tandem Tile and Stone, LLC
Washtenaw Dairy
Meadowlark Design + Build
Greater Michigan PMC
Alpha Design + Build

See Flyer for details
Tuesday December 2nd 5:00pm - 7:30pm

11/12/2025

Thanks to our latest Sponsors of the A2 Invitational Carpentry Competition!
Lowe's Home Improvement
DEWALT
Forward Design Build Remodel
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
Washtenaw Dairy
Wolverine Glass
Ann Arbor Tee
Ideal Contracting
Walbridge

See the Flyer for details!

Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 8 am to 3 pm at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road

11/07/2025

This unique event gives young people hands-on experience with carpentry and builds teamwork, and provides tools and recognition for thier skills and hard-work.

SPONSOR or ATTEND!
"A2 Invitational Carpentry Competition" is coming up on 12/11! Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 8am to 3pm
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.

To get involved, please contact:
Mark Valchine II, Lead Instructor, Ann Arbor Public Schools
Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program
[email protected] | 734.777.6796

05/22/2025

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/concentrate/features/from-champion-carpenter-to-apparel-entrepreneur-washtenaw-cte-students-are-powerhouse-achievers.aspx

We talked to three students in county career and technical education programs about the impact of getting ready for the professional real world through practical, hands-on learning experiences.