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District of Columbia Students Construction Trades Foundation

Jefferson Outdoor Learning Center
Sun Jul 3 2022, The Southwester  
A new destination for learning is coming to Southwest DC as construction begins on an outdoor classroom pavilion at Jefferson Middle School.

Students build their careers in high school construction program
Sat Nov 5 2016, The Washington Post  
Washington Post Real Estate goes inside the tiny house built by students in the Academy of Construction and Design.

Bringing Skilled Trades Training To People From All Walks Of Life
Sat Oct 1 2016, Construction Executive magazine  
The Academy of Construction and Design and its founders and training partners are spotlighted during Careers in Construction Month 2016.

Meet the Future: DC Students Construction Trades Foundation Luncheon
Wed May 18 2016, Education Blog: ParentsHaveSchoolChoiceKidsWin.com  
...students demonstrated outstanding character, competence, good citizenship, competitive spirit, and a drive to meet every challenge.

American Graduate Day features Academy of Construction and Design
Sat Oct 3 2015, WHUT Channel 32, Washington DC  
Video profile of the Academy's new training facility at IDEA Public Charter School featured on PBS's American Graduate Day broadcast.

Tiny house, big benefits: Freedom from a mortgage and worries - and stuff
Sun Jun 28 2015, The Washington Post  
Students of the Academy of Construction and Design have been building a tiny house on a lot owned by Micro Showcase, a D.C.-based nonprofit.