4 Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. WESTLAND CAMPUS The Southeast Michigan Construction Academy officially opened the doors to the trade school on February 29. The grand opening ceremony hosted more than 250 people interested in seeing the stateof-the-art facility and exploring their career options in construction. School staff was joined by Westland City officials, including council members, Westland deputy mayor James Godbout and Wayne/Westland schools superintendent Dr. John Dignan to celebrate the beginning of a new era of construction. “When I walked in the door today, my breath was taken away. It’s unbelievable how this facility has turned out,” Dignan said. “The best things in this community, region and state were built by men and women in the skilled trades. The kids and young Westland Campus Grand Opening adults in our communities are going to have opportunities to have access to starting careers right away and honor the blue-collar history that is Westland, Michigan.” The school was open to the public for tours and to learn about the different skilled trades programs offered. SEMCA instructors set up throughout the shop to showcase electrical, carpentry and welding, and answer any questions future students may have about the field. For one budding construction professional, he was encouraged by his father to attend the grand opening and see what career possibilities lie ahead for him. “I graduated from high school last year and knew college wasn’t my path, but wasn’t sure what was my 25,000 sq ft Building Serves as Second Permanent SEMCA Campus
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