Build Your Firm, Invest In Your Team

You can count on us to give your team members the education and training they need to contribute even more to your firm through our Emerging Professionals in Construction (EPIC) Program. We also meet your safety training needs by providing training for:

OSHA 30
OSHA 10
First Aid/CPR/AED

Do you need other safety training programs?

Contact us and we will organize the classes you need!

Emerging

Professional In Construction (EPIC) Program

The EPIC program is targeted to those in their early years as a professional in the construction industry in the Washtenaw County area including:

  • Those who are in one of their first positions after completing their education
  • Those who have transitioned from a career in a different industry
  • Those who are new to the construction industry in this geographic region
  • Trades people who have recently moved into management positions

 

WHAT IS THE PROGRAM FORMAT?

The EPIC program is conducted over nine monthly sessions September through May.  Half-day (8:00 AM – 11:30 PM) sessions are held on the second Thursday of each month (September-May).  Participants  also support the WCA's JUST BUILD IT! Construction Career Expo for middle and high school student in the Fall and are recognized at the WCA Annual Meeting in the Spring. Attendance at a minimum of seven of the nine sessions is required for graduation.

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Emerging

Professional In Construction (EPIC)

Program

The EPIC program is targeted to those in their early years as a professional in the construction industry in the Washtenaw County area including:

  • Those who are in one of their first positions after completing their education
  • Those who have transitioned from a career in a different industry
  • Those who are new to the construction industry in this geographic region
  • Trades people who have recently moved into management positions

 

WHAT IS THE PROGRAM FORMAT?

The EPIC program is conducted one half day session per month - September through May. It includes participation in the WCA’s JUST BUILD IT! Construction Career Expo in October and the WCA Annual Meeting in May. Attendance at a minimum of seven of the nine sessions is required for graduation.

The half-day (8:00 AM – 12:15 PM) Kick Off and educational sessions are located at Washtenaw Community College on the second Thursday of each month from September through May. The Career Expo will be conducted at EMU and the WCA Annual Meeting will be at an Ann Arbor area hotel.

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Why Join the

EPIC Program?

EMPLOYERS

The EPIC program is an investment in your professional management team. Your firm is only as good as its people!

EMPLOYEES

The EPIC program will help you advance your career by having seasoned professionals share how they achieved success in our local construction industry, by learning about other aspects of the industry that are important to your own work, and by having the opportunity to build lasting business relationships.

Cost of the EPIC Program 

$900 per person

for WCA Members

$1200 per person

for Non-Members

Costs include the kick off session, eight additional monthly educational sessions, with continental breakfast; lunch at the Career Expo, and registration for the WCA Annual Meeting.

Register for the EPIC Program