What is Michigan Construction Career Days? 

Michigan Construction Career Days (CCD) is part of a national effort to show young people the incredible range of career opportunities that are available in the construction field at all levels of education and experience. CCD events have been held with great success in 28 states since 2000. With a unique combination of information booths, hands-on activities, and hands-on equipment operation, CCD allows young people to see, experience, and learn more about exciting jobs in various segments of the construction industry. 

Why is it Important? 

Young people in Michigan and across the country are choosing careers in fields other than construction at an alarming rate. Consider these statistics:
 

• Every year the construction industry is short nearly 1 million workers 
• The first wave of baby boomers will start retiring in 2010-2015, which will increase the number of vacant jobs in construction 
• 37% of all jobs in the U.S. are related to construction 
  

To continue to build and maintain the transportation, commercial, and residential infrastructure that is so vital to Michigan's economy, we must begin to attract and prepare the next generation of workers. Michigan CCD is a first step in that direction. 

Who is Making it Happen? 

Michigan CCD is a cooperative effort among the leaders in construction and workforce development in Michigan. The Michigan CCD advisory board, charged with coordinating all aspects of the event, is headed by the Capital Area Construction Council in Lansing, and includes representatives from the following organizations:
 

• American Council of Engineering Companies 
• Associated General Contractors of Michigan
• Capital Area Construction Council
• County Road Association of Michigan 
• Federal Highway Administration - Michigan Division 
• Michigan Department of Education
• Michigan Department of Transportation 
• Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association 
• Michigan's Local Technical Assistance Program 
• National Association of Women in Construction 
• Operating Engineers, Local 324 

When and Where? 

April 15-16, 2008 at the Ingham County Fairgrounds in Mason (20 minutes south of Lansing). 

For More Information 

Contact Brindley Byrd, Executive Director of the Capital Area Construction Council in Lansing. 

email:  

phone: 517-492-5575