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Join the Mechanical Contractors Association of Detroit as they spotlight union construction training programs that are building exciting career opportunities in Detroit. Through the series, WJR’s Lloyd Jackson will speak with community decision makers, construction industry executives, teachers, and school administrators about how these jobs are building bright futures for us all.

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May 15, 202431 min

Building The Future ~ Advanced Technology Academy and Plumbing Industries Training Center

May 15, 2024 ~ On the 12th edition of the “Building The Future” podcast, host Lloyd Jackson examines the college training programs at both the Advanced Technology Academy and the Plumbing Industries Training Center. Learn how these facilities are creating rewarding, good paying career opportunities in union construction trades that are helping to build the facilities of tomorrow, today. Guests include Advance Technology Academy Career Counselor Mark Jackson, Plumbing Industry Training Center Director of Training Ryan Lyle, and Advanced Technology Academy students Bryse Gailliard and Deonte Sparks. Presented by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Detroit.

April 3, 202412 min

Building The Future ~ Trailblazers Boost Women in Trades

April 3, 2023 ~ 760 WJR’s Lloyd Jackson hosts an informative discussion about the growth of opportunities for women in construction trades. Hear how advocates are breaking barriers and creating innovative pathways that are bringing equal pay and opportunities to everyone, no matter your gender identity. Learn how to get started today! Guests include LIUNA Training of Michigan Apprenticeship Outreach Consultant Cynthia Scherphorn and National Association of Women in Construction President Rita Brown. Presented by MCA Detroit.

February 19, 202415 min

Building The Future ~ Career Paths for Plumbers and Pipefitters

Feb. 19, 2024 ~ 760 WJR’s Lloyd Jackson highlights opportunities in the pipefitter and plumbing career fields, with a look at the training and continued education programs that are available to those wanting to learn and master these lucrative trades. Joining in on the discussion is Robert J. Beck, CEO of the John W. Danforth Company and president of the MCAA Detroit board of directors. Presented by the Mechanical Contractors Association, MCA Detroit.

January 16, 202412 min

Building The Future ~ Training Programs for Pipe Fitters and Plumbers

January 16, 2024 ~ 760 WJR’s Lloyd Jackson overviews construction trade programs presented by MCA Detroit that are training the next generation of skilled pipe fitters and plumbers. Listen in as the experts at MCA Detroit talk about recruitment efforts, training programs, and apprenticeships, plus the focus employers are putting in on continued workforce training, diversity, and retention. Guests include Mechanical Contractors Association of America CEO Tim Brink and MCA Detroit Board of Directors President Scott Johnson. Presented by the Mechanical Contractors Association, MCA Detroit.

October 11, 202329 min

Building The Future ~ William D. Ford Career Technical Center

October 10, 2023 ~ 760 WJR’s Lloyd Lackson visits the Westland Schools’ William D. Ford Career Technical Center to learn how the center’s resources are helping people build successful futures in the construction trades. Guests include Wayne Westland Schools Superintendent Dr. John Dignan, and William D. Ford Career Technical Center staffers, Principal Stephanie Bigaloe, and instructors Carry Thompson and Mara Magyarosi.

September 28, 202314 min

Building The Future ~ Randolph Career and Technical Center

September 28, 2023 ~ 760 WJR’s Lloyd Jackson visits the Randolph Career and Technical Center for a look at how the facility’s hands-on training is helping to build careers paths in construction trades. Guests include Randolph Career and Technical Center Principal Jared Davis, MCA Detroit Government Affairs Communications Director Laura Kopack, Randolph Career and Technical Center Executive Director Dana Hughes, and MUST Apprentice Coordinator Prudence Rose. Presented by the Mechanical Contractors Association, MCA Detroit.

May 15, 202323 min

Building The Future ~ National Construction Safety Month

May 15, 2023 ~ WJR’s Lloyd Jackson highlights National Construction Safety Month live from the all-new Mechanical Contractors Association offices in Livonia. Learn why safety is a top priority for MCA Detroit contractors, with a look at the training programs and procedures that have been put in place to help keep worksites injury-free. Guest include MCA Detroit Safety Coordinator Samantha Della Pella, MCA Detroit Government Affairs Communications Director Laura Kopack, Macomb Mechanical Director of Service Operations Greg Johnson, and Macomb Mechanical Project Management Team Leader Jerry Miller.

February 3, 202325 min

Building The Future ~ Enterprise High School

February 3, 2023 ~ We are kicking off this edition of Building the Future Podcast from the Plumbing Industry Training Center in Troy, Michigan as they welcome in students and counselors from Enterprise High School. Enterprise High School is an alternative program that offers a different path to high school completion for 16 to 19-years-olds.

November 23, 202236 min

Building The Future ~ Apprenticeship Information Fair at SER Metro Detroit

November 23, 2022 ~ Host Lloyd Jackson visits the Apprenticeship Information Fair at SER Metro Detroit for National Apprenticeship Week. SER Metro Detroit is a community-based organization that enhances lives through education, job training, and job placement programs, giving Detroiters the opportunities they need to achieve self-sufficiency. Guests on this edition include: SER Metro Detroit/SERCO Inc. Senior Youth Services Manager Rocio Campos; SER Metro Detroit/SERCO Inc. Senior Assistant Vice President of Adult Services and Regional Director Veronica Sanchez Peavey; SER Metro Detroit Youth Build Construction Instructor Mark Gardner; and MCA Detroit Safety Coordinator Samantha Dellapella.

November 14, 202243 min

Building The Future ~ National Apprenticeship Week

November 14, 2022 ~ 760 WJR's Lloyd Jackson visits the Educators Program in Howell, Michigan for the beginning of National Apprenticeship Week. It’s the place where leaders of industry, labor, equity, government, education, and workforce come to share ideas aimed at empowering our communities and region. Featured guest include: Michigan Building Trades Council CEO Pat Devlin; MCA Detroit Government Affairs and Community Relations Director Laura Kopack; MTD Consulting Group Founder and CEO Jennifer Mefford; Operating Engineers 324 Labor Management Committee Executive Director Lee Graham; and MUST Construction Careers Sales Consultant Prudence Rose. Presented by MCA Detroit.