Skilled Construction Trades Job Training Contract
Detroit
Summary
Council reviewed a $2 million contract increase for Detroit Employment Solutions Corp. to train Detroiters in skilled construction trades, sparking debate over permanent job placement metrics and apprenticeship retention.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
A contract increase of $2,000,000, bringing total funding to $6,000,000.
Detroit residents seeking careers in the skilled construction trades.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Internal Operations Standing Committee
Amendment 2 to a contract with Detroit Employment Solutions Corp. would add $2 million to expand the pool of qualified Detroit applicants for skilled construction trades and other high-growth jobs, bringing the contract to $6 million.
Internal Operations Standing Committee
Council reviewed a $2 million contract increase for Detroit Employment Solutions Corp. to train Detroiters in skilled construction trades, sparking debate over permanent job placement metrics and apprenticeship retention.
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