MISSION STATEMENT

It is our intent to expose our membership to new techniques, methods, and information needed to be successful in today’s construction industry.  We encourage the exchange of ideas and knowledge through workshops, seminars, and professional conferences.  We promote a positive work ethic and demand high quality workmanship.  We foster a supportive environment by sharing of personal and academic experience.  We strive to develop our professional skills and strategies to train the workers needed to fulfill the demands of the construction industry.

 

CORE BELIEFS

 

• We believe all work is honorable.
• We believe in the worth of all individuals.
• We believe in the giving each student the opportunity to excel.
• We believe the individual is responsible for his/her well being, as well as those whom they work with.
• We believe in demonstrating a positive work ethic.
• We believe that honesty is the best policy.
• We believe that all challenges should be faced squarely.
• We believe that our mission statement reflects our goals and we continue to strive to keep them foremost in our organization.

 

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

A full membership shall be open to any construction trades teacher in the state of Michigan:  Secondary, career/technical schools, college, university or construction programs offered by the department of corrections.

 

An associate membership is open to any paraprofessional, instructional assistant/teacher aide.