A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
BUILT DIFFERENTLY.
choose the role that's right for you.
A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
BUILT DIFFERENTLY.
choose the role that's right for you.
A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
BUILT
DIFFERENTLY.
Choose the role that's right for you.
LEARN
Are you ready to build something real? We build construction skills through hands-on projects. All you need to do is show up teachable and ready to work.
MENTOR
Have skills to share? Our senior advisors are here to provide the knowledge and the skills to future generations in the construction trade.
PARTNER
For businesses, contractors, and any organization ready to build stronger communities. We believe in making our communities stronger through action.
Our Mission
Albert & Wick's Traveling Makerspace restores dignity through hands-on work. We operate real job sites as classrooms where skills are earned through effort, standards are upheld, and mentorship develops capable people. Through shared responsibility and disciplined work, we strengthen individuals and the communities they serve because no one builds alone.
build your path
choose the role that's right for you.
LEARN
Are you ready to build something real? We build construction skills through hands-on projects. All you need to do is show up teachable and ready to work.
MENTOR
Have skills to share? Our senior advisors are here to provide the knowledge and the skills to future generations in the construction trade.
PARTNER
For businesses, contractors, and any organization ready to build stronger communities. We believe in making our communities stronger through action.
Our Mission
Albert & Wick's Traveling Makerspace restores dignity through hands-on work. We operate real job sites as classrooms where skills are earned through effort, standards are upheld, and mentorship develops capable people. Through shared responsibility and disciplined work, we strengthen individuals and the communities they serve because no one builds alone.
OUR MISSION
Albert & Wick's Traveling Makerspace restores dignity through hands-on work. We operate real job sites as classrooms where skills are earned through effort, standards are upheld, and mentorship develops capable people. Through shared responsibility and disciplined work, we strengthen individuals and the communities they serve because no one builds alone.
the problem
Too many capable people have been overlooked by systems that weren't built for the way they learn best. We're building a different path.
the solution
Hands-on learning. Real mentorship. Meaningful work. A community that believes in people.
A future they can build.
THE vision
We envision communities where practical skills are valued, experienced craftspeople are empowered to mentor, and anyone willing to learn has a clear pathway into meaningful work.
call to action
Get Involved.
Make An Impact by Helping
Build What Builds People.
Ubuntu(noun)
I am because we are
Ubuntu is a Southern African philosophy that reminds us we’re only human through our relationships with others. It’s not about charity—it’s about community. It’s about strength born from collaboration, dignity, and mutual support. Every person carries worth—not just potential. And while we may walk our own paths, there’s power in knowing we don’t have to build everything alone.
Albert & Wick’s is rooted in this belief. We’re creating mobile and brick-and-mortar spaces where dignity, skills, and purpose are forged through hands-on experience and shared effort—especially for those who’ve been underestimated, misdiagnosed, or misunderstood. Named after two quiet but capable craftsmen—Albert and Wick—the project honors their history of grit, family, and quiet entrepreneurship. We’re not here to fix people. We’re here to offer them a place to build, grow, and belong. No lectures. No cubicles. Just projects, mentorship, and momentum.
We’re looking for people who are ready to try again. Whether you’re just getting started or starting over, if you’ve ever felt like the system wasn’t built for you, you might be right. Our starter classrooms are hands-on and welcoming. You’ll be invited into shops, not offices—into teams, not rows of desks. And once you’ve found your footing, we’ll take you into live job site classrooms where learning happens in real time, with real tools and real people. This isn’t just about skill-building. It’s about rebuilding confidence, reclaiming dignity, and creating a future you can shape with your own hands.
Thank you! We'll be in touch with next steps soon.
ARE YOU
TEACHABLE?
Being teachable means having the humility to admit you don’t know everything, the courage to ask for help, and the willingness to grow—especially when it’s uncomfortable or unfamiliar.
We welcome those who are ready to try—whether you’re just getting started or starting over. Albert & Wick’s isn’t about classrooms full of chairs—it’s about hands-on learning on active job sites, real teamwork, and practical skills you can use.
Sign up to get updates on introductory classes, mobile classroom events, community job fairs, Saturday Skills Demos, and other ways to get involved.
We're looking for people who show up, work hard, and want to build something bigger than themselves. You don't need experience — you need drive.
- Young adults ready to learn a trade
- Veterans transitioning to civilian careers
- Adults seeking new employment paths
- Mentors and volunteers ready to give back
- Organizations wanting to host or partner
SIGN UP NOW
Tell us who you are and we'll reach out with next steps.
A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT BUILT DIFFERENTLY.
The Traveling Makerspace isn't a classroom. It's a real working environment where every project has a purpose, every lesson is hands-on, and every participant walks away with something tangible — skills, confidence, and community.
Hands-On Learning
Every skill is taught through doing. Apprentices work on real projects from day one — measuring, cutting, building, and finishing alongside experienced mentors.
Real Workspaces
Our mobile makerspace brings a fully equipped workshop directly into the community — with professional-grade tools, safety equipment, and the infrastructure to teach real trade work.
Meaningful Work
Every project we take on serves a community need. Our apprentices don't practice in classroom theory, they build things that matter for people who need them.
Stronger Together
The makerspace is more than a training program. It is a network of mentors, alumni, partners, and community members who stay connected and invested in each other's success.
Believe in what we're building?