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Building her future | BAC Apprentice Emily Williams

Building her future | BAC Apprentice Emily Williams

A single decision has the potential to change your whole life. For Emily, it was the decision to apply for an apprenticeship.  Starting out at Wayne Community College, Emily found...

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Going PRO Apprenticeship Readiness Program

Going PRO Apprenticeship Readiness Program

GST Michigan Works! intensive seven-week Apprentice Readiness training, funded by the State of Michigan Going PRO Skilled Trades Grant began in March 2018. Individuals participating in this one-of-a-kind training had...

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2018 MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge

2018 MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge

Third-year apprentice Charlie Coburn competed this morning at the MCAA Masonry Skills Challenge in the Third Year category.  He's standing in front of the Bricklayer 500 sign built out of...

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On the Radio: BAC Apprenticeship Opportunities

On the Radio: BAC Apprenticeship Opportunities

BAC Apprenticeship Director Howard Hipes shares information about Construction Skilled Trades Apprenticeship opportunities and careers available. BAC Apprenticeship programs vary from 3 - 4 years, and students are paid while...

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Sometimes It Takes A Village

Sometimes It Takes A Village

Emily Williams is a young, single mother from Flint whose life was turned around in 2016. Through the Genesee/Shiawassee/Thumb Michigan Works! Agency, Emily was carefully screened and approved for an...

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Building Trades Unions Partner with Rowan University for New Degree Program in Construction Management

Building Trades Unions Partner with Rowan University for New Degree Program in Construction Management

North America's Building Trades Unions have partnered with a university to form a new Construction Management degree program.   "We are excited to be partnering with Rowan University to launch...

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