Build Montana

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This year, the Build Montana program received its first-ever grant funding totaling $62,500 from The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation and The Offutt Family Foundation/RDO Equipment Co. These funds were used to update the Build Montana Curriculum.

This year, 21 high school students from Billings, Kalispell, Great Falls, Missoula, and Miles City worked through the new curriculum and completed the inaugural Build Montana Registered Pre-Apprenticeship. On average, students completed 90 hours of coursework, 60 days on the job site, and OSHA 10 certification, walking away with real-world credentials and hands-on training. Some even left with summer jobs!

We are so thankful for the support and generosity from these organizations, which allows us to grow this important program.

This program would also not be possible without the time, money, expertise, and equipment provided by MCA members. We are so thankful to be working in an industry that is so passionate about workforce development.

PS. Sorry I couldn't tag everyone; Facebook wouldn't let me tag that many people!

Even though the Build Montana program has wrapped up for the summer, we'll still be out in the communities, highlighting the awesome opportunities in construction! If you're in Missoula this Saturday, be sure to stop by!

A great day for the Build Montana students in Kalispell! Thanks to Martel Construction, LHC, Inc., Schellinger Construction, and RDO Equipment Co. for setting up these challenges for the students to compete in!

Another round of graduates of the Build Montana Registered Pre-Apprenticeship!

This marks year four of the partnership between Flathead High School and Build Montana, and it’s only getting bigger and better. Six months of hard work resulted in some students walking away with summer jobs, but all walked away with a plan for the future and the potential for a successful career. We couldn’t be more proud, and can’t wait to see what you do next!

Announcing the 2026 Billings Build Montana Graduates!

Today, students received certificates of completion of the Build Montana program, and recognition from the Montana Department of Labor for completing the Build Montana Registered Pre-Apprenticeship, as well as yesterday's competition awards. Family and friends, industry partners, MCA members, and representatives from Senator Steve Daines, Senator Tim Sheehy, and Congressman Troy Downing were all present to congratulate these students on a job well done and a bright future ahead. We can’t wait to see what you do next! A big thank you to the many MCA members for making this program possible!

Build Montana students in Billings had their last industry day yesterday! They learned how to pave with Asphalt Plus Inc.

These students were so respectful and eager to learn! Good job Corvallis School District #1 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C7ynoBuGk/

Corvallis students learn about construction jobs with a Build Montana pop-up event The Montana Contractors Association brought together professionals in the construction industry with Corvallis High School students for a Build Montana pop-up event in Corvallis Tuesday April 28. Students got hands

That’s a wrap!

Kalispell was the final leg of our 2026 Spring Pop Ups. It was an awesome day filled with tons of industry knowledge and another round of students learning how great careers in construction are!