Midland, Michigan, August 2015 – The Greater Michigan Construction Academy (GMCA) and its Board of Directors announces today the official launch of www.gmca.edu, a website devoted to increasing awareness and understanding of the opportunities available to area students and residents to receive a nationally recognized certification in one of 13 commercial construction trades.
The GMCA website provides information and resources on skilled trades training and the career opportunities within the trades. The site provides numerous ways that students can learn about the various trades and see what the various job fields look like.
“The Greater Michigan Construction Academy is committed to making a difference for area students.” stated Stephanie Davis, GMCA Director of Education & Training. “With this new website domain, we will be on a level playing field with other area and national education institutions or higher education training.”
GMCA was granted accreditation by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training in April 2015. Eligibility for an .edu domain name is limited to U.S. postsecondary institutions that are institutionally accredited as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Greater Michigan Construction Academy is the first Associated Builders & Contractors vocational school in the Country to go through the process and receive ACCET accreditation.
Training in the following skilled trade fields are offered at the two GMCA campuses:
Midland Campus –
Carpentry
Electrical
HVAC
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Instrumentation
Insulating
Ironworking
Masonry
Millwright
Pipefitting
Plumbing
Sheet Metal
Welding
Lansing Campus –
Electrical
For more information on pre-requisites and class fees contact GMCA at (989) 832-8879, sdavis@gmca.edu or visit our web site at www.gmca.edu
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GMCA’s mission is to Educate thru collaboration of the Construction Industry. Our Membership, Employees, and Communities; to develop Professional Workplace Competencies and Skills while promoting the Construction Industry as a Career Choice. For more information contact us at 989.832.8879 or sdavis@gmca.edu