New Carpenter Apprenticeship Helps Habitat for Humanity Meet Demand for Workers
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 18, 2022
NORTHWEST LOWER, MI—A new carpenter apprenticeship program will help Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region meet the demand for skilled workers. Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Northwest Michigan Works! on the US Department of Labor registered carpenter apprenticeship. This is the first ever carpenter apprentice for Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region. The apprenticeship was formally kicked off at a signing ceremony August 11 in Kalkaska.
Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region worked with Northwest Michigan Works! to develop the apprenticeship. The program will provide a minimum of 12 months of on-the-job learning along with 148 hours of related technical instruction. The related coursework complements the hands-on training and is offered through multiple educational providers including Northwestern Michigan College Extended Education Services, Certified Training Institute (Michigan Builders Pre-Licensing Division) and Habitat for Humanity.
“Habitat for Humanity is thrilled with the opportunity to partner with Northwest Michigan Works! on this entry level carpentry apprenticeship,” said Angela Clem-Skeans, Director of Operations for Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region. “Skilled construction workers are in high demand in our region and through this program apprentices will be provided on-the-job training with related education, preparing them to advance their career in the construction trades.”
Northwest Michigan Works! is a registered US Department of Labor apprenticeship intermediary and sponsor. Northwest Michigan Works! helps employers develop, implement, and manage registered apprenticeships specific to their industry. Registered apprenticeship is a proven training method for businesses to build a talent pipeline of highly skilled, educated workers.
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The Networks Northwest team did a great job to help the City of Charlevoix and Charlevoix Township collaborate in addressing housing challenges in our community. They facilitated dialogue with Planning Commissioners, community stakeholders, and municipal officials to develop a plan for cohesive zoning in areas of growth for our two governments. Further, they were able to pinpoint the challenges in each unit and propose changes that would be beneficial all around. Together, we believe we'll be better prepared for housing developments and job growth in our region. We look forward to working with them on future projects!
- Mark Haydlauff, City Manager, Charlevoix