In this participatory, hands-on workshop you will build your own Mardi Gras ladder seat. Participants will cut, assemble, and paint their own project and get practice with a handful of skills and tools that are useful in many projects. Ladder not included.
The Industry Circle Happy Hour is back — and this year, it’s all about the next generation of industry leaders! Join us at the unCommon Construction Campus for a fun evening of networking with young professionals, apprentices, and alumni from across the construction, design, and development industries.
Enjoy drinks and light bites while connecting with peers who are passionate about building a stronger, more equitable workforce. Whether your company has been part of the unCommon community for years or you’re brand new, this event is your chance to see how you can get involved and make an impact.
🎟️ Bring your crew — and earn raffle entries!
We’re giving away amazing prizes, and the more teammates you bring, the more chances you have to win:
1 employee = 2 raffle tickets
3 employees = 6 raffle tickets
5 employees = 10 raffle tickets
10 employees = 15 raffle tickets
20 employees = 30 raffle tickets
Your participation helps support unCommon Construction’s mission to develop stable, loyal, and resilient employees — and to empower the next generation of builders and industry leaders.
In this participatory, hands-on workshop you will build your own Mardi Gras ladder seat. Participants will cut, assemble, and paint their own project and get practice with a handful of skills and tools that are useful in many projects. Ladder not included.
Ever been too nervous to try a project? Tired of bent nails all over the floor? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll demystify the hammer, practice driving nails with perfection, and learn more of the lesser-known uses of...The Hammer!
Fraction math got you intimidated? Don’t trust your own measurements? This is a hands-on, participatory workshop practicing accuracy in measuring and marking and applying some of the lesser-known uses and tricks of this common job site tool.
Fraction math got you intimidated? Don’t trust your own measurements? This is a hands-on, participatory workshop practicing accuracy in measuring and marking and applying some of the lesser-known uses and tricks of this common job site tool.
In this participatory, hands-on workshop you will build your own Mardi Gras ladder seat. Participants will cut, assemble, and paint their own project and get practice with a handful of skills and tools that are useful in many projects. Ladder not included.
In this participatory, hands-on workshop you will build your own Mardi Gras ladder seat. Participants will cut, assemble, and paint their own project and get practice with a handful of skills and tools that are useful in many projects. Ladder not included.
Take the first swing!
Join uCC NOLA apprentices for a day of hands-on learning and building at our 2025 Community Build Day!
By signing up, you are registering to participate in the build on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Lunch will be provided and additional information and a safety waiver will be sent to your email before the Build Day.
Sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $500. E-mail Marybliss@unCommonConstruction.org to learn more.
NOTE: Your role as a volunteer centers around sharing an experience while learning skills from and alongside unCommon's high school apprentices, who are paid employees of the organization. As such, uCC does not work with high school-age volunteers, and all volunteer participants must be at least 18 years old to ensure the youth on our build sites are in clearly defined roles.
Thursday November 13th 2025 • 5:30 pm
unCommon Construction Campus, 1120 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA
If you are signing up to join the Krewe or be a Campus Facilitator, please attend this session for onboarding.
Fraction math got you intimidated? Don’t trust your own measurements? This is a hands-on, participatory workshop practicing accuracy in measuring and marking and applying some of the lesser-known uses and tricks of this common job site tool.
Ever been too nervous to try a project? Tired of bent nails all over the floor? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll demystify the hammer, practice driving nails with perfection, and learn more of the lesser-known uses of...The Hammer!
unCommon Construction's high school apprentices build a house in a semester, gaining technical, professional and personal skills. uCC's unique program model allows students to earn pay and school credit as they work together toward a more equitable future.
unCommon Construction is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN #47-3623284. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services will be provided in exchange for your financial donation. unCommon Construction will provide a receipt for your voluntary donation.
