A2 Invitational Carpentry Competition

12/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who made the A2 Invitational a huge success! Special thanks to Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds for hosting. We are proud of the students; they showed dedication, skill, and enthusiasm. They enjoyed the experience.
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
Ann Arbor Tee
Carter Lumber
Ideal Contracting
Washtenaw Dairy
Lowe's Home Improvement
DEWALT
Walbridge Construction
Forward Design Build
Kapnick Ins.
Rob Patterson
Cathy Shakespeare

12/10/2025

Tomorrow's the day! Come cheer on our Student Builders at the 2nd Annual A2 Invitational! Thursday, December 11th, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd.

12/05/2025

The A2 Invitational is in the news today! Thanks to The Saline Post for publishing this event and some info on the broader implications of training young people to build homes.
https://thesalinepost.com/g/saline-mi/n/351369/2nd-annual-a2-invitational-carpentry-competition-dec-11




THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS!
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
Carter Lumber
Ideal Contracting
Forward Design Build Remodel
Kapnick Insurance Group
Washtenaw Dairy
Walbridge
Ann Arbor T-shirt Company
Lowe's Home Improvement
DEWALT
Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program
BRAG Ann Arbor Foundation

Now in its second year, the A2 Invitational Carpentry Competition has picked up momentum as the only event of its kind in Washtenaw County.

12/04/2025

Thanks to our latest Sponsors of the A2 Invitational Carpentry Competition!
's Home Improvement
DEWALT
Forward Design Build Remodel
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
Washtenaw Dairy
Wolverine Glass
Ann Arbor Tee
Ideal Contracting
Walbridge
Kapnick Ins.
See the Flyer for details!
Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 8 am to 3 pm at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Road