Construction & Carpentry

Build Crew

2026 Keep Growing Detroit BUILD CREW - Paid Building Apprenticeship

There is growing demand from gardeners across the city for builders skilled in constructing agricultural infrastructure. Keep Growing Detroit will share our experience completing these projects with Detroiters to help our community meet this demand. In summer 2026, Build Crew trainees will help KGD complete several infrastructure projects at local Detroit farms while receiving hands-on training and earning a training stipend. Projects will include self-serve farm stands, hoophouses, rainwater collection systems, and farm wash/pack stations. Upon completion of the training, Build Crew participants will receive a KGD Certified Builder’s Certificate. Applications are due by April 20 at midnight.

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BUILD CREW will get over 100 hours of training experience

• Step by step practice with building at least 2 different kind of structures: self serve farm stands, hoop houses, rainwater collection systems, and farm wash/pack stations

• How to estimate materials and labor for projects

Training Stipend

Build Crew trainees will be receive a $100 daily stipend for completing hands-on build days and a $50 stipend for completing classes. 

Time Commitment

From May-September 2026, Build Crew trainees are asked to complete one class and at least 5 building projects along side KGD staff. Projects typically span 2 to 4 days, with each day consisting of 7 to 8 hours of work.

Ideal Candidates should:

• Have some building experience

• Familiarity with using tools/power tools

• Be able to lift more than 50 lbs

• Be comfortable using a ladder

• Have transportation

• Be open to working with a variety of people with different skills and experience levels

• Commitment to completing the full course (see requirements above)