HIA youthBuild is an initiative of the HIA in which young people learn about, and gain practical experience in, the building industry in order to become work-ready while completing their secondary school studies.
Currently aimed at Year 9 and 10 students, it serves to promote career diversity and provides a pathway into industry. It is designed to primarily lead to VET training and future apprenticeships. It introduces the skill sets developed in apprenticeships alongside real industry experience.
HIA youthBuild has been a program integrated into the Department of Education’s Architecture and Construction Package of Learning and has now been expanded to support engagement by other schools this year.
What is HIA youthBuild? A high school training program for future housing industry professionals
For schools
HIA youthBuild is a program designed to enhance your learning program with projects that provide students with an enriched insight into a career in the building industry, led by you. A suite of resources is available to participating schools designed to make the process simple, and fun. With support from your dedicated project officer and backing from Australia’s premier building association HIA, this is the ideal program to help your students get industry-ready.
For parents and students
If you’re considering an apprenticeship and a career in the thriving building industry, youthBuild is an incredible opportunity to get hands-on experience, work on exciting projects with fellow students and decide if this career path is right for you. From bricklaying to carpentry and electrical, you’ll get a real look at the many roles you can take on to advance in building and construction and how it feels to complete a collaborative project developed by industry experts.
Construction careers
A career in the Australian construction industry offers a unique blend of challenges and rewards in shaping the nation's infrastructure. You’ll get to see what you work on every day come to life and take pride in contributing to the development of homes and businesses, improve our communities and foster our nation’s economic growth.
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I never thought I would be good with my hands, but our youthBuild project showed me what I can achieve. I am seriously considering an apprenticeship now.youthBuild student participant
Partners
Keystone Tasmania
Keystone Tasmania is an independent state-wide organisation funded by a levy on building and construction projects over the value of $20,000. A Board of Directors with broad industry and education experience administers the funds to workforce development projects and training subsidy across the industry.
Housing Industry Association (HIA)
The Housing Industry Association is the voice of Australia ‘s home building industry. HIA is unique, as the only national industry association for all building professionals, representing the interests of the whole housing industry - from trade contractors, builders, and suppliers through to product manufacturers.
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