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Construction training programs in Detroit, Michigan

11 construction programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

5 schools offer these construction programs with classes in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Construction laborers and helpers do tasks on construction sites such as supplying and holding materials and tools and cleaning work areas and equipment. Most learn on the job and some through apprenticeships that add technical instruction, and employers often require safety certification that meets OSHA guidelines, before or after hiring.1

In Detroit, 9 of the 11 programs take students without a high school diploma and 2 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 11 programs here are building and facilities maintenance (2 programs), construction apprenticeship (2 programs), construction management (associate degree, 1 program), construction technology (associate degree, 1 program), and 5 more of 5 other kinds.

See the 11 programs

All 25 construction programs in Michigan, including online programs

How much do construction training programs cost in Detroit?

$4,280 to $10,000 is what most construction programs in Detroit cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 11 programs with a price. All of them: $870 to $25,000

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
8 to 82 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Detroit may also offer construction training programs. How these figures are made

Are there free construction training programs in Detroit?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 11 construction programs in Detroit approved for WIOA funding

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11 programs

  • Construction management (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Construction Management

    Oakland Community College

    Bloomfield Hills

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Oakland Community College, Bloomfield HillsConstruction management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,600
    Price if you pay yourself$7,294
    Program website, Construction Management at Oakland Community College
    More details about Construction Management at Oakland Community College
    Finished
    9%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,393
    Length
    90 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    98
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,294
    Program website, Construction Management at Oakland Community College

  • Construction technology (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Construction Technology

    Macomb Community College

    Warren

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Macomb Community College, WarrenConstruction technology (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$42,000
    Price if you pay yourself$10,984
    Program website, Construction Technology at Macomb Community College
    More details about Construction Technology at Macomb Community College
    Finished
    31%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,500
    Length
    104 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    96
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,984
    Program website, Construction Technology at Macomb Community College

  • Contractor license prepIn personNo diploma needed

    Builders Pre-License Training Seg I & II

    Macomb Community College

    Warren

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Macomb Community College, WarrenContractor license prep · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$870
    Program website, Builders Pre-License Training Seg I & II at Macomb Community College
    More details about Builders Pre-License Training Seg I & II at Macomb Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    30
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $870
    Program website, Builders Pre-License Training Seg I & II at Macomb Community College

  • Custodial and grounds maintenanceIn personNo diploma needed

    Building Maintenance With Custodial Services

    Detroit Training Institute of Technology

    Detroit

    No diploma needed

    Detroit Training Institute of Technology, DetroitCustodial and grounds maintenanceIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,150
    Program website, Building Maintenance With Custodial Services at Detroit Training Institute of Technology
    More details about Building Maintenance With Custodial Services at Detroit Training Institute of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,150
    Program website, Building Maintenance With Custodial Services at Detroit Training Institute of Technology

  • Construction management and estimating certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Construction Management Certificate

    Oakland Community College

    Bloomfield Hills

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Oakland Community College, Bloomfield HillsConstruction management and estimating certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,861
    Program website, Construction Management Certificate at Oakland Community College
    More details about Construction Management Certificate at Oakland Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,861
    Program website, Construction Management Certificate at Oakland Community College

  • Building and facilities maintenanceIn personNo diploma needed

    Building Maintenance and Repair

    Detroit Training Institute of Technology

    Detroit

    No diploma needed

    Detroit Training Institute of Technology, DetroitBuilding and facilities maintenanceIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,700
    Program website, Building Maintenance and Repair at Detroit Training Institute of Technology
    More details about Building Maintenance and Repair at Detroit Training Institute of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,700
    Program website, Building Maintenance and Repair at Detroit Training Institute of Technology

  • Construction apprenticeshipHybridNo diploma needed

    Power in Trades Construction

    Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN)

    Taylor

    No diploma needed

    Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN), TaylorConstruction apprenticeshipHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    More details about Power in Trades Construction at Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,000

  • Building and facilities maintenanceIn personNo diploma needed

    Mechanic: Building Maintenance

    Macomb Community College

    Warren

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Macomb Community College, WarrenBuilding and facilities maintenance · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,576
    Program website, Mechanic: Building Maintenance at Macomb Community College
    More details about Mechanic: Building Maintenance at Macomb Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,576
    Program website, Mechanic: Building Maintenance at Macomb Community College

  • Building maintenance apprenticeshipHybridNo diploma needed

    Building Maintenance

    Brookins Construction Trade School

    Detroit

    No diploma needed

    Brookins Construction Trade School, DetroitBuilding maintenance apprenticeshipHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,000
    More details about Building Maintenance at Brookins Construction Trade School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,000

  • Construction apprenticeshipHybridNo diploma needed

    Construction Craft Labor

    Brookins Construction Trade School

    Detroit

    No diploma needed

    Brookins Construction Trade School, DetroitConstruction apprenticeshipHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,000
    More details about Construction Craft Labor at Brookins Construction Trade School
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,000

  • Construction trades certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Building Construction with ''Green Technology'' 21 Month

    Detroit Training Institute of Technology

    Detroit

    No diploma needed

    Detroit Training Institute of Technology, DetroitConstruction trades certificate or diplomaIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$25,000
    Program website, Building Construction with ''Green Technology'' 21 Month at Detroit Training Institute of Technology
    More details about Building Construction with ''Green Technology'' 21 Month at Detroit Training Institute of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $25,000
    Program website, Building Construction with ''Green Technology'' 21 Month at Detroit Training Institute of Technology

How to pay for construction training programs in Detroit

WIOA funding can pay for construction training programs in Detroit

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for construction training programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for construction training programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Detroit

How construction training programs compare with the rest of skilled trades across Michigan: Trade school programs in Michigan

Where the Detroit construction program numbers come from

Which Detroit construction programs are on this list?

These are the construction programs with classes in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Michigan page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Detroit construction programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about construction training programs in Detroit

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Construction Laborers and Helpers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List