Who It's For

K–12 Educators

Bring hands-on learning to your classroom, cost-free.

Partner with SLAB to get a structured, in-class mentorship experience that introduces students to STEM, design, and teamwork—with zero cost or logistics required on your part. We handle the mentors, materials, and curriculum, adapting to your schedule and classroom needs.

Benefits for Your Classroom:

Turnkey Program: We provide trained UW mentors, all project materials, and a safety-first curriculum at no cost to your school.
Curriculum-Aligned: Our projects reinforce concepts in science, math, art, and social-emotional learning through hands-on application.
Inspiring Role Models: UW students act as near-peer mentors, showing your students accessible pathways to higher education and careers in the built environment.

Simple & Safe: We work with you to find the right project for your grade level, ensuring all activities are age-appropriate and supervised.

UW CM & Architecture Students

Lead, teach, and build your resume.

Join SLAB to gain leadership, project management, and real teaching experience—all while inspiring the next generation of builders. As a mentor, you'll guide K-12 students through design-build projects, translating your academic knowledge into practical, community-focused action.

Why Become a Mentor?

Develop Leadership Skills: Plan projects, lead small groups, and practice communication and problem-solving skills in a real-world setting.
Build Your Portfolio: Document your work with K-12 classrooms to showcase your commitment to community engagement and leadership.
Make a Difference: Be a role model and share your passion for design and construction with young, curious minds.

Community Partners & Sponsors

Invest in a stronger future, built by students.

Help us grow SLAB across more classrooms by supporting material costs, outreach efforts, and student leadership stipends. Your partnership provides the resources we need to make hands-on learning accessible to more students across the region.

How You Can Help:

Sponsor a Build: Fund the materials for a specific school project, from a buddy bench to an outdoor classroom space.
Provide Materials: In-kind donations of lumber, hardware, and safety gear are critical to our mission.
Support Student Leaders: Help us provide stipends for our UW student leaders who dedicate significant time to managing and growing the program.