WMCI Newsletter – Summer 2023
The first WMCI newsletter features a message from president Jen Schottke, a review of new courses, and featured stories from students and donors.
The WMCI Blog
The latest institute news, events, student resources, and construction industry information.
Meet Clark Causely – WMCI Carpentry I Instructor
Clark Causely, one of WMCI's carpentry instructors, shares the story of how he got into construction, what projects he's proud of, and some advice for the next generation.
WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION WEEK 2023
We're celebrating national women in construction week 2023 by highlighting some of the great west Michigan and national WIC events you can participate in!
Jen Schottke – WMCI President
Get to know WMCI president Jen Schottke. Hear the story about how she got to where she is today and her vision for the future of the construction industry in Michigan.
2022 in Review [by the numbers]
A look back at the people, programs, and partners that made 2022 a great first year! [statistics]
The Top Things to Know About a Commercial Plumbing Career
Learn all about commercial plumbing: the average plumber salary and wages, plumber interests & skills, education, and job duties.
How to Retain Great Construction Employees
With over 41% of the construction workforce projected to retire within the next 10 years, it's more important than ever to employee retention. Here are three ways companies can kee
The Importance of Construction Scaffolding Training
Scaffolding is one of the most common types of equipment you'll find in commercial construction. Which is why it's so important to ensure you're up to date on scaffold safety and e
What is it like Working as a Concrete Finisher?
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a trade that has been around longer, or is more essential to the foundation of a building than concrete. Learn more about the aptitudes, skills, da
How to Become a Carpenter
How to become a carpenter Everything you should know if you’re interested in carpentry jobs. So you’ve never been able to ignore that door that’s not closing the way you
Jen Schottke Interview – West Michigan Woman
WMCI president Jen Schottke was interviewed by West Michigan Woman on how we can fill the talent gap by helping more women realize their potential working in construction careers.
Jasmine Weston – Education and Training Manager
We listen to the needs of our community partners and local construction companies. Our aim is to provide the kind of quality workers that real employers in the industry tell us the