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Advancing the Future of Skilled Trades at Sachse Construction Academy

Students explored careers in skilled trades and urban development at American Indian Health and Family Services—an active construction site in Southwest Detroit on April 16, 2026.

Sachse Construction hosted the Academy in partnership with Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan, providing hands-on job-site experience.

 Participating Schools

 Program Schedule and Speakers

10:00AM | Welcome Students

10:15 - 10:30AM | Welcome Remarks

10:30 - 10:40AM | Safety Briefing

10:40 - 12:45PM | Hands-On Skilled Trades

12:45 - 1:15PM | Lunch and Learn with Trade Partners

1:15 - 1:30PM | Closing Remarks

1:30PM | Students Dismissed

 Participating Trade partners

 

the impact of the academy

(2016-2025)

After attending Sachse Construction Academy, the number of students interested in the skilled trades grew to