Construction Trades

#8 High wage, high demand list

In part of a booming economy, everyone is building and expanding. Do you want to be part of a career path that has experienced tremendous growth in the last 5 years?

Join the Construction Trades Program at the Hillsdale Area Career Center and become part of a team that constructs single family homes from the ground up! In this 100% hands-on learning environment, you will be immersed in all aspects of the construction industry and the building process.

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Program Overview

My favorite part of the construction trades program was building a house from the ground up. From an empty lot to a ready to sell home.

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meet the instructors

Chris Eggleston

Chris Eggleston, Instructor

My name is Christopher Eggleston. I am a graduate of North Adams- Jerome High School. I am married to Melinda Eggleston and together we have 5 children, Bailey, Braxten, Corenda, Brylee and Cooper. I enjoy spending time with family and vacationing in the Upper Peninsula.

I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Michigan University in Technology and Design Education with a minor in Vocational Education. I am currently working on my 23rd year with the Hillsdale County Intermediate School District. During my time with HCISD I worked as the para-pro for the Construction Trades program for 9 years, 3 years as the Program Manager for a Renewable Energy Program and currently I am the Program Manager of the Construction Trades Program.

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Brian Cook, Assistant

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Are you ready to build a house?

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