WMCI 2023 Recap
A Year in Review Looking back at WMCI’s craft trade training progress in 2023 and ahead to the plans for growth in 2024. “As I think about who and what WMCI is, I am proud
MASTERY.
PURPOSE.
RESPECT.
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
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Merisa Smith
Student Services & Continuing Education Specialist
Jordyn Willick
Director of Craft Training
Jason Roh
High School Instructor & Program Manager
Kyle Jelens
Director of Marketing
Joe Sonheim
west michigan construction institute instructors
Plumbing
Sam Pennington
CONCRETE
Dave Hoffman
Sprinkler Fitting
Dan Kee
Carpentry
Justin Gould
Core: Intro to Basic Construction Skills
Wes Braun
Carpentry
Clark Causely
Sprinkler Fitting
Jason Engle
Exterior Envelope
Jason Roh
Sprinkler Fitting
John Norton
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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