MichiganFOX 2 DetroitSoutheast Michigan Construction Academy looks to meet construction demand with skilled trade instruction The tools are in place to build a future in skilled trades, and there is a need for the type of work taught at the Southeast Michigan Construction Academy. MADISON HEIGHTS,...
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Introduce the trades early. Elementary schools can have a “Dress Up as Your Favorite Skilled Trades Worker” Day. Find room in the school budget for shop class. Schedule a field trip to a construction site or small business. Create classroom projects geared toward skilled trades. For Businesses...
You can combat this trend locally by connecting with schools, community leaders, career counselors, and families to address myths and stereotypes about the labor industry. The statistics are on your side: the average salary for skilled trades is over $65,000, and 27% of trade school graduates...
In September 2023, our Battle Creek, Michigan, plant celebrated three pipefitter apprentices who successfully completed the program. Those graduates are now Class A pipefitters supporting one of the largest plants in the network. We are thrilled that the apprenticeship program will continue and has ...