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Breaking Down Barriers While Building Our Community

WE Build Waterloo provides financial support to Introduction to Construction Trades Quality Pre-Apprenticeship—a recognized program where students learn high-demand construction skills.

Students gain hands-on experience by working on real residential construction or renovation projects, all while earning industry-recognized certifications. These homes are later sold to local, lower-income families—creating a powerful ripple effect in our community.

How You Can Help

Time and Talent: Volunteer your professional skills—whether it's electrical work, flooring, drywall, or mentoring students.
Supplies: Donate building materials, tools, and equipment to support training and projects.
Financial Support: Every donation helps cover program and building costs and expand access for more students.

Your Support Helps

Grow the talent pipeline in high-demand trades
Provide students access to self-sustaining wages through education
Connect learners with local employers
Strengthen our community through education, employment, and affordable housing

What You'll Receive

Recognition as a valued program partner
Priority opportunity to meet and interview job-ready students
Your gift recognized by the �鶹�� Foundation

WE Build Waterloo is made possible due to the generosity of people like you—invest in education, build community, and help shape a stronger workforce.

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Supporting Our Community WE Build Waterloo

WE Build Waterloo is a community-based program that provides career training, career counseling, resume assistance, interview preparation, and team building and personal skills development for those with employment barriers.

Program Awards

2024 Iowa Finance Authority Innovation Award

WE Build Waterloo Introduction to Construction Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program received the Innovation Award for advancing housing opportunities for Iowa.

2023 NCWE Exemplary Program Award Recipient

WE Build Waterloo was recognized and awarded the National Council for Workforce Education Exemplary Program Award for a Noncredit Workforce Development program based on their partnership and collaborations, economic impact, outcomes, and replication and scalability of their workforce program.

2023 National Center for Construction Education I BUILT THIS! Video Contest Winner

WE Build Waterloo won $5,000 in tools, gift cards, and apparel in the eighth annual I BUILT THIS! contest hosted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). The contest invited participants to showcase build projects on Instagram Reels and TikTok.

2021 �鶹�� Peer Nominated President's Innovation Award

This award recognizes the efforts of full-time or part-time employees or groups of employees who exemplify the goals and mission of the college through their creation and implementation of innovative ideas.