Learn why Esmeralda wants to be an electrician and the difference between working on a work site and in a school

Meet one of our long-time ACT supporters. Active in town organizations for decades, Maria believes that we are a better community with diversity.

Read about the tools of plumbing from Michael and his excitement for basketball.

Cheryl has been a long-time supporter of ACT who values access to good schools for all children and appreciates the benefits of a multi-culture community for her family. Hear her story.

Hear Ronny explain how he sees the difference between working inside and outside in carpentry— it’s not just the temperature difference!

From frustration to triumph, read about Rainzel’s experience learning how to install molding and his work on the Stott Circle duplexes.

Jerely is one of only 4 senior girls in the Greater Lawrence Technical School carpentry program. Hear her story and how she ensures this house becomes a home.

Priscilla is one of only a handful of girls in the Greater Lawrence Technical School plumbing program. Hear her story and what it's like working on an ACT home.

Already Fredi has learned a lot about being an electrician and takes pride in his work. When he’s not in school he’s often working with his dad in masonry. Hear what it’s like being on our build site as an electrician.

After learning from home from September through May, Oscar is onsite for the first time using his carpentry skills to build someone’s home. Hear about all he’s had to learn in just 3 days onsite.

Kayra understands first hand the huge value of being onsite learning rather than learning remotely as Covid kept the students offsite for much of the past year. Hear how Kayra explains the contrast.

Madeline is an innovator in all she does as a female in the carpentry program, a female wrestler and in plans to study criminology in college. Find out what she has learned as part of the GLTS carpentry program.

Samantha is a senior in carpentry. Hear how she has gained confidence and what it’s like being a female in construction.

The Greater Lawrence Technical School students are back working on Lupine Road— time to introduce you to a few more. Xavier has learned a lot from Mr Magee and has his sights set on college when he graduates.

Searlin didn’t always want to be a carpenter. Find out why she’s glad she made the change to this career.

Kylee shares her views on being a woman in a man's trade as an electrician-in-training at Greater Lawrence Technical School.

Delwin got over his fear of heights working at Lupine Road and it paid off for him when he applied for a job. Check out how he started scaling ladders despite initial trepidation.

Wondering how all of the GLTS carpenters are learning their trade? Look no further— hear about the magic Peter MaGee shares as an educator and mentor.

Homeowner Vonne shares why her kids thought God was building their new home.