Construction is a powerful career choice, not just a job.
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The Greater Michigan Construction Academy Programs Include:
- Carpentry
- Electrical
- HVAC Technician
- Instrumentation
- Insulation
- Ironworking
- Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
- Masonry
- Pipefitting
- Plumbing
- Sheet Metal
- Welding
Why Choose GMCA?
We don’t just hire any instructor. GMCA instructors have years of experience in their field of training. Some have over 25 years in practicing their trade and occupation…
We think it’s important to practice what you’re learning. That’s why we incorporate hands-on training into all our programs.
Assessment testing can be used to evaluate journey-level knowledge and skills of experienced craft professionals, pre–and-post-employment purposes, and to provide a training prescription for a craft worker.
GMCA Craft Training is certified by NCCER. If a student leaves the area, the education is transferable, portable, and recognized throughout the nation.
Employers hire GMCA trained employees because they recognize the quality of training we provide.
NCCER: NCCER is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 education foundation established by the nation’s leading construction companies. NCCER was created to provide the industry with standardized construction education materials, the ContrenTM Learning Series, and a system for tracking and recognizing students’ training accomplishments. NCCER’s National Registry. NCCER also offers accreditation, instructor certification, and skills assessments.Since its inception, NCCER has been committed to developing and maintaining a training process that is internationally recognized, standardized, portable, and competency-based. AWS: The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919, as a nonprofit organization with a global mission to advance the science, technology and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering and thermal spraying. AWS strives to move the industry forward in both thought and action, as well as inspire new generations to see the exciting career opportunities available today.
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Latest News
Power Up: It’s a Mother-Daughter Thing!
Power Up: It’s a Mother-Daughter Thing! event is coming to theGreat Lakes Bay Region May 18 MIDLAND – The Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA) and
GMCA receives Grant from The Midland Area Community Foundation
Midland, Michigan (July 2020)- The staff and the Board of Directors of The Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA) are pleased to announce it has received
The Greater Michigan Construction Academy receives grant from MACF
July, 2020 – The staff and board of directors of the Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA) are pleased to announce they have received a $15,000.00
GMCA is awarded grant from the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance and MiSTEM
GMCA is awarded grant from the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance and MiSTEM – East Central Michigan Region April 9, 2020 – The staff and
GMCA is awarded COVID-19 Response grant from the Midland Area Community Foundation and United Way of Midland County
April 9, 2020 – The staff and board of directors of the Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA) are pleased to announce it has received a
Breaking News About K-12
Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, Breaking News about K-12! The attached link contains Michigan Governor Whitmer’s executive order suspending all face-to-face learning at K-12 schools for the remainder
Our Mission
To develop a highly skilled and safe workforce and to promote construction trades as a career choice.
Primary Communities Served
Auburn
Bay City
Carrollton
Chesaning
Coleman
Edenville
Essexville
Frankenmuth
Freeland
Hemlock
Kawkawlin
Lansing
Linwood
Merrill
Midland
Millington
Oil City
Richville
Saginaw
Saginaw Twp.
Shields
St. Charles
University Center
Vassar
Zilwaukee