Sponsor Spotlight: Academy Construction
Building Generations. Inspiring the Next.
At Academy Construction, building isn’t just a business, it’s a family legacy.
Many of their employees are multi-generational tradespeople whose parents and grandparents built lifelong careers in the industry. Today, Academy is proudly welcoming the third and even fourth generation into the skilled trades, recently hiring the children of current employees. That deep-rooted connection to the industry is exactly what inspired Academy Construction to become a Program Sponsor of Legacy Builders.
They understand firsthand the opportunities the trades can provide, and they want today’s students to see that same potential.
Investing in the Future of a Vital Industry
Academy Construction believes the construction industry is a major pillar of the Canadian economy. With growing demand for skilled tradespeople and the many professionals who support construction projects — including designers, engineers, lawyers, building officials, and project managers — the need for workforce development has never been greater.
Reaching students early is key.
Legacy Builders introduces Grade 7 and 8 students to the wide range of career pathways in construction — helping them understand that construction is not a backup plan, but a first-choice career with purpose, stability, and long-term growth.
Academy Construction believes that showing young people the endless possibilities within the industry is one of the most effective ways to attract the next generation of talent.
Mentorship, Apprenticeship & Real Opportunity
Supporting learning and career growth is already embedded in Academy Construction’s culture. The company:
Provides opportunities for young people to learn under certified skilled tradespeople
Offers co-op placements
Supports Ontario Skilled Trades apprenticeships
They are committed to mentorship — ensuring that knowledge is passed down just as it has been within their own team for generations.
A Message to Students & Families
Academy Construction wants families to know that the skilled trades offer a fulfilling, well-paying career that can begin right after secondary school — with opportunities to continue learning and advancing through specialized training and post-secondary education.
The construction industry includes far more than many people realize. From carpenters and electricians to project managers, engineers, administrators, sales representatives, and site superintendents, there is a place for every skill set and interest.
For Academy Construction, the industry provides something even greater:
self-growth, meaningful work, strong income potential, and long-term career satisfaction.
What Partnership Means
Being a Legacy Builders partner means giving back to the community and supporting an industry that has provided meaningful, fulfilling careers for generations of their team members.
Academy Construction believes that solving the skilled trades recruitment gap requires early awareness and active engagement. Programs like Legacy Builders are a critical part of that solution.
Their goal is clear:
To help build a sustainable future workforce and ensure the next generation sees construction for what it truly is — a career filled with opportunity, growth, and impact.
