Workforce Development
There is a career in construction for you.
MBA is committed to building a strong, skilled workforce for the construction industry. Through innovative programs and strategic partnerships, we're helping individuals discover rewarding careers and gain the tools they need to succeed.
BuildWPA
BuildWPA is our regional initiative designed to connect job seekers with opportunities in the construction industry. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your career, BuildWPA offers resources, training, and support to help you thrive.
Ground Up Construction
MBA's workforce development game, Ground Up Construction, lets players build and learn about commercial buildings through challenging puzzles.
Build
Ground Up Construction gives you a hands-on introduction to commercial building, letting you put your skills to the test. See if you can master 100 puzzles where you'll build everything from convenience stores to skyscrapers. Follow the plans correctly, and see your building come to life. Make a mistake, and be forced to demolish and start over.
Learn
Commercial construction happens from the ground up with the help of iron workers, carpenters, operating engineers, laborers, cement masons, and many other trades. It takes a number of skills to be a builder, including spatial awareness, plan reading, and the ability to understand order of operations.
Play and experience
- 100 levels of increasing difficulty
- Challenging puzzle-style gameplay
- Transforming levels upon successful completion
- Information and videos about life as a carpenter, cement mason, laborer, operating engineer, and ironworker
- Direct links to career opportunities in the construction trades
Download Ground Up Construction today
MBA membership connects your firm to the programs, training, and partnerships building the region's next generation of skilled tradespeople.