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Our Mission
"We build strong communities by preparing the next generation of construction professionals for lifelong careers."
Our Vision
The West Michigan Construction Institute (WMCI) will provide a pathway for individuals to pursue fulfilling, purposeful, and lifelong careers for the betterment of our communities. As a result, the West Michigan region will have a thriving, growing, and diverse commercial construction industry.
Meet the Team
west michigan construction institute staff
President
Jen Schottke
Vice President of Education
Tyler Huizenga
Student Services & Continuing Education Specialist
Jordyn Kapala
High School Instructor & Program Manager
Kyle Jelens
Administrative Assistant
Daniela Villatorro
Marketing Support
Joe Sonheim
west michigan construction institute instructors
Plumbing
Sam Pennington
Sprinkler Fitting
Dan Kee
Carpentry
Justin Gould
Plumbing
John Peer
Carpentry
Wes Braun
Drywall
Clark Causely
Sprinkler Fitting
Jason Engle
Sprinkler Fitting
John Norton
Plumbing
Andrew Bratt
Concrete
Trevor Gates
We're hiring!
Interested in joining a fun-loving, hard-working, and mission driven team? See what part you could play in making an impact on the construction community by checking out the open positions below:
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