Building & Construction Trades Union Academy - COP ESD
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June 23-July 31, 2025
9a-3p Monday - Thursday (Friday Business Immersion Trips July 11, 18, 25, 2025)
Industrial Arts Institute
20902 Washington St., Onaway, MI
Registration: bit.ly/41LEe9s
For COP ESD students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th Grade.
Are you ready to turn your passion into a promising career? Look no further than the building & construction trades academy!
Our skill-based, hands-on, earn-and-learn program is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. The camp guarantees an immersive and interactive environment, fostering active participation.
Tradespeople will engage in hands-on activities directly linked to authentic workplace scenarios, guided by professionals from our trade unions. Students will be evaluated on safety, performance, production, attendance/punctuality, and attitude--just like in a real apprenticeship.
Beyond mastering essential trade skills, participants will engage in:
Safety workshops with MIOSHA
Financial literacy seminars
Business immersion trips
Apprenticeship seminar
Employability skill development
This intensive 6 week program offers high school juniors and seniors, regardless of gender, a unique opportunity to dive headfirst into the world of skilled trades while earning a competitive wage.
HOW IT WORKS:
Step 1: To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria:
High school sophomore, junior or senior status in the Fall 2025
Be at least 15 years old
Residency within the COP District
Must have reliable transportation
Clothing requirements for safety:
Long sleeve cotton shirts
Jeans with no rips or frays
High cotton socks
Leather work boots required, steel-toed boots
Step 2: Apply!
Step 3: Attend Mandatory Interview & Informational Session
All participants must attend a mandatory interview and informational session on May 29th at 6:30pm at the Industrial Arts Institute in Onaway. Interview for the Position with the Northern MI Union Building Trades and meet with a Michigan Works! Talent Specialist.
