BreakingGround808 (BG808) is a groundbreaking initiative that empowers educators to inspire the next generation of builders. Launched in 2019 and redesigned in 2024, the program equips State of Hawaii DOE educators with real-world knowledge of Hawai‘i’s construction industry, so they can then pass it on to their students. Through a unique blend of classroom instruction, jobsite tours, and hands-on projects like building tiny homes for a local organization, participants gain a deeper understanding of the wide range of career opportunities, from skilled trades to professional roles such as project management. Partnering directly with local contractors, educators receive mentorship, ongoing support, and practical resources they can bring back to their schools, ensuring students are better prepared to pursue rewarding, sustainable careers in construction.