TradeUp game encourages youth to pick the right trade
TradeUp game encourages youth to pick the right trade
TradeUp game encourages youth to pick the right trade
June 8, 2022
By Grant Cameron
Summary
The Manitoba Construction Sector Council is developing a new game-based learning tool called TradeUp to introduce young people to most of the construction trades required to build a new home.
"The age group we are targeting for this game is from middle school to post-secondary," explains Ramir Diaz, coordinator of education and training at the MCSC. "However, this game should be engaging for all age groups that have an interest in a career in the construction industry. This game allows everyone that plays to learn about the different tradespeople on a residential construction site from start to finish."
The company has been helping the MCSC educate and raise awareness about opportunities in the construction industry using digital learning modules that were developed from resources on the Trade Up website.
The plan is to distribute the game via social media, the Apple app store, on the Trade Up website, at school presentations, career fairs, summer camps, introductory construction workshops and events, forums and expos.
"Where the shortages lie, this game will appeal to labourers, apprentices, journeypersons and the entire construction workforce."
"With a number of certifications or with construction experience, plus a diploma or degree in business, communications, accounting or management, you can climb far and high in the construction industry."
The game is being designed so it can also be offered in forestry and construction industry settings, secondary and post-secondary educational institutions.
Reference
Cameron, G. (2022, June 08). Tradeup game encourages youth to pick the right trade - constructconnect.com. Retrieved June 15, 2022, from https://canada.constructconnect.com/joc/news/technology/2022/06/game-based-learning-tool-tradeup-encourage-youth-to-pick-the-right-trade