July 2026 Monthly Update

Austria Trip

We sent students from our Traditional Building Track to Austria to work alongside a world-renowned master mason. Wondering how we pulled this off, how an Austrian Baron got involved, or what the experience was like for our students? Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss the video later this month!

Timber Framing Course

Our second Timber Framing course was a huge success! We welcomed a great group of prospective high school-aged students who loved the experience and are now even more excited about the chance to one day matriculate to the college.

We were also joined by a special guest this session: Dr. Paul Blaschko, a former University of Notre Dame professor who left academia to study education models genuinely working to fix what's broken in higher ed. He's been cataloguing his findings along the way, and we're proud to be the first institution he's chosen to study.

Joe's Better Plumbing

This month we launched our second commercial company: Joe's Better Plumbing, a major milestone for the trade programs within the college. As we continue to grow, we'll expand our service offerings into other trades. These companies, though not run for profit, remain owned by the college and are critical to giving students both their on-the-job-training hours and opportunities to earn money that keeps them debt-free.

If you're local and need some plumbing work done, visit their site to schedule an appointment today!

While Joe's ramps up toward profitability, it's your donations that keep our mission going in the meantime. Consider giving to the college.

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