Robert Bradley | Graduate Profile

Here at DTC, we love and appreciate our grads as well as spotlighting their success stories! Meet Robert Bradley from the Flint DTC Partnership with MADE Institute, a CDL grad who has a job offer with Gardner:

"First, I have to thank God for leading me back into this path of trucking. He gave me the strength to never ever give up on my dream of being a truck driver. No matter what I have been through or am currently going through, I asked God for the strength and perseverance to continue on. He will provide it for me as long as I continue to be patient and continue to move forward. I would also like to thank the M.A.D.E. Institute Program for this opportunity and to be able to take this CDL A Course again. Also, to Detroit Training Center and the instructors, thank you so much for everything. God Bless You all and remember to never ever give up."

Antonio Colley | Graduate Profile

Here at DTC, we love and appreciate our grads as well as spotlighting their success stories! Meet Antonio Colley, a masonry restoration grad who is now employed at RAM Construction Services of Michigan, Inc.:

"Detroit Training Center has given me the opportunity to make a big impact in Detroit. Before starting with DTC, I worked at a steel factory. I had spotted RAM Construction Services billboards and signs around Detroit, wondering what all the company did. Those billboards and signs helped inspire me to want to assist the city of Detroit in new and inventive ways related to construction. With training from DTC, I was given a step ahead of the rest of the competition for the construction job market. I was set apart as a DTC mason grad, and with the knowledge I gained from the center, I became more of an asset to RAM. When speaking with other masons who received training elsewhere, my training was treated and thought of as gold mine by them. Everything worked out for the best for me. It can be easy to get influenced by the wrong thing growing up, but I did not want to go down that path, especially since my family, including my younger cousins look up to me. Those cousins also want to attend DTC just like I did. I have my first child on the way and recently graduated with my Associates of Science. I now have good health care and a union based job with RAM. DTC was really there for me."

Cleveland Everheart | Graduate Profile

Here at DTC, we love and appreciate our grads as well as spotlighting their success stories! Meet Cleveland Everheart, a heavy equipment and CDL grad who is now employed at CSX Corporation:

"Detroit Training Center is a wonderful program. It has been a great experience overall and has provided me with the assistance I needed in order to launch a great career. The support from the staff and career counselors were wonderful and absolutely supportive of my career goals and ideas. The DTC has been and is very instrumental in helping myself and others get on track towards a pathway to great career opportunities. If you are determined, focused and positive DTC can help you obtain a rewarding career in many avenues. From heavy equipment training, class A CDL training, CPR training, Masonry, OSHA 30 certification, etc., just to name a few. Thanks Detroit Training Center, I was able to gain access to a great career with CSX."

Dominique Brown | Graduate Profile

Here at DTC, we love and appreciate our grads as well as spotlighting their success stories! Meet Dominique Brown, a heavy equipment grad who is now employed at the Detroit Water & Sewerage department:

"My experience with DTC was not an easy one; but was one of the most important steps I've taken to a permanent career in my life. Being a single parent and working nights full time, 6 weeks of training, 40 hours a weeks seemed daunting and impossible. Despite my doubts the staff always supported me every step of the way, encouraging me and inspiring me. I will say that this program is not for the unmotivated, but if you want it bad enough, if you're dedicated to finishing and serious about changing your current situation the payoff at the end is amazing and well worth the sweat. My program director Jonathan Clark stayed on me about completing even when I was at my wits end, promising that it would all work out if I was just diligent; and sure enough, I'm now working a great position with the city of Detroit and my resume is stronger than ever! I've gained knowledge that makes me stand out amongst my peers, making more money than I ever have, and setting a great foundation in place for my daughter so she can have the world one day. I'm proud of myself for completing this program and thankful for all the wonderful staff, teachers, and fellow students that this school has."

Vinyl Siding + Exterior Trim Work Workshop

Vinyl siding + exterior trim work workshop

With our Vinyl Siding and Exterior Trim Work workshops, participants will become aquatinted with materials to be used for the making of siding and window/facia trim. The workshops include lessons about trim braking/hanging along with other kinds of exterior trim installation techniques. Hands ands-on training will be implemented and readily available to all willing participants.

Rough Carpentry + Drywall - Mudding and Taping Workshop

Attention all homeowners! The wait is over: our rough carpentry and drywall, mudding and taping workshops are coming up soon. In our rough carpentry workshop, you’ll learn how to do your own renovations by installing things such as walls, doors and cabinets. In our drywall workshop, you’ll also learn how to install drywall. You’ll want to take advantage of these workshops to the fullest, as a new homeowner just as much as an older one.

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PEX Plumbing + Installing Toilet / Sink Workshops

PEX Plumbing Workshop

Ever had an issue with your home plumbing, wishing you didn’t have to always wait on a plumber to get the job done? With this PEX plumbing workshop, the wait can be over. During this workshop, you’ll be introduced to learning about plumbing materials such as fittings, rings, copper pipes and galvanized pipes. You’ll get educated on how the piping system of a home functions, so you can make your own in home fixes. Take full control of your own plumbing projects and join in by calling and registering with us! 

Installing Toilet + Sink Workshop

At this workshop, learn how to install sinks and toilets like a pro! The workshop is structured around getting you familiarized with how-tos such as replacing old toilet materials with new materials, problem solving broken materials, and lastly installing a brand new toilet. The workshop will also go over how to replace old sink systems with new ones. Get registered for our workshop today before time is up!