Construction Trades Complex

Construction on the new Construction Trades Center broke ground in the fall of 2023, and the facility opened its doors to students in August of 2024. The new 6,500-square-foot center, made possible through a voter-approved bond in 2022, is designed to equip students with the tools and experience necessary to pursue in-demand, high-wage careers in the skilled trades.  Skilled trade occupations in Michigan are expected to grow by 8.4 percent and have more than 31,000 average annual job openings through 2030, according to Pure Michigan Talent Connect. This building is a vital addition to our growing and highly successful construction trades program, which equips students with the skills needed to step directly into high-paying, in-demand jobs in the trades industry such as carpenters, construction laborers, electricians, plumbers and more.  Although still in its early years, the program has already seen remarkable achievements, including back-to-back victories as Michigan state champions at the MITES (Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society) competition. We take great pride in the hands-on work our students are doing, both in honing their craft and in giving back to the community. With this new facility, they are gaining valuable, real-world experience that sets them up for success in the workforce.