Building The Future ~ William D. Ford Career Technical Center

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.