Michigan’s Design and Construction Coalition has once again partnered with the Black Caucus Foundation of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Transportation and Detroit Public Schools to provide Detroit Public School middle and early high school students an opportunity to experience the various careers that exist in the design and construction industry.
The 4th Annual Construction Science Expo is scheduled for May 20, 2014 at the Michigan Science Center (502 John R Street, Detroit) from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.
The following dignitaries have been formally invited to attend to help make this great event a huge success:
• Mayor Duggan, City of Detroit
• Harvey Hollins, Governor’s Office of Urban Affairs
• Janet Howard, Deputy Director of Workforce Development
• Pamela Moore, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation
• Kirk Steudle, Director of Michigan Department of Transportation
• Greg Johnson, Chief Operations Officer of Michigan Department of Transportation
Be A Sponsor…
There are many ways you can demonstrate your commitment to providing Detroit Public School students with exposure to the various careers and employment opportunities that exist in the construction industry.
The various levels of sponsorship will be prominently displayed throughout the event, as well as on a backdrop during the press conference.
• Presenting Sponsor – $10,000
• Platinum Sponsor – $3,000
• Gold Sponsor – $2,000
• Silver Sponsor – $1,000
• Bronze Sponsor – $500
In addition to the general sponsorship levels, other ways to show your support include:
• Lunch Sponsors – 3 sponsorships available at $2,000 each
o Provide a well-balanced meal for the participating students.
• Group Sponsors – 7 sponsorships available at $1,000 each
o Group Sponsors provide a group of approximately 100 students with a backpack that proudly displays your company logo.
• Prize Sponsors – 1 sponsor at $1,000
o Prize sponsors provide prizes to be raffled off to those students who demonstrate engagement in meaningful conversation or devote attention to various aspects of the Construction Science Expo.
For more information about the Construction Science Expo, click here.
Please show your support for Michigan’s construction industry as we work to help build the workforce of tomorrow. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact Doug Needham at douglasneedham@mi-ita.com or at the MITA Office at 517-347-8336.
