See how the Sachse Construction Academy is making headlines that inspire the next generation of builders and strengthen Detroit’s local trades community.
These featured stories highlight the innovation, collaboration, and impact behind each year’s Academy event — connecting students, trade professionals, and Detroit partners who are helping shape the future of construction.
Making Headlines in the Trades
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Bridge Michigan (2026): More Michigan students pursue trades, but access disparities persist
Detroit Free Press (2026): Joined by the mayor, Detroit students learn about careers in trades
Detroit Free Press (2026): Detroit high school students get hands on with skilled trade activities
Michigan Chronicle (2026): Detroit Teens Encouraged to Pursue Skilled Trades During Hands-on Expo
Crains Detroit (2025): The Lee Plaza Tower Restoration Underway in Detroit
WDIV (2025): Detroit students trade classrooms for construction site training at historic Lee Plaza
Detroit Free Press (2025): I'm a high school student who had my dream job this summer
Detroit Free Press (2025): John Perkins Jr. wanted to be a carpenter but didn't know how. Now he's mentoring youths.
Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation (2023): Jump Starting Careers in Construction and Beyond
WDIV Detroit (2022): Detroit high schoolers get hands-on insight into skilled trade careers
dBusiness (2020): ‘Back to Michigan’ Virtual Job Fairs Seek to Bring Talent Home
Crain’s Detroit Business (2019): Sachse Construction to hold job fair, skilled trades demo in Eastern Market
Detroit Is IT (2019): Sachse Construction Academy Proves Importance of Skilled Trades
The Detroit News (2019): Sachse Construction Academy Detroit at Eastern Market
Everything Business Corp! (2019): Sachse Construction finalist for U.S. Chamber honor
Area Development (2019): Bridging the Skilled Trades Gap
The Detroit News (2018): Hundreds of students build dreams at Sachse Construction Academy
AP News (2018): Governor, mayor to promote skilled trades at student event
MLive (2018): 500 students try out skilled trades in Detroit construction workshop
MLive (2018): 500 students try out skilled trades in Detroit construction workshop
U.S. News (2018): Governor, Mayor to Promote Skilled Trades at Student Event
Crain’s Detroit Business (2018): Snyder, Duggan to promote skilled trades at Eastern Market event
Michigan Chronicle (2017): Sachse Construction to Kick Off the 2nd Annual Construction Academy to Introduce 500 Metro Detroit Students to the Skilled Trades
The Detroit News (2016): New Construction Academy introduces students to skilled trades careers