LANSING – As part of a statewide plan to speed up construction projects and create tens of thousands of jobs for Michigan workers, State Representatives Marc Corriveau (D-Northville) and Richard LeBlanc (D-Westland) today announced a $15 million construction project at Schoolcraft College that will create 240 local jobs.
"My No. 1 priority is to create more good-paying jobs now for our workers and get Michigan's economy back on track," Corriveau said. "This project has the added benefit of creating a better learning environment for our students, which will help build a strong workforce for Michigan and help attract 21st century job providers to our state."
A new $15 million Public Safety/Homeland Security Classroom Building will be built at Schoolcraft College using a mix of state, federal and local funding. The project is one of hundreds of construction projects at universities, colleges, airports, military facilities and state parks across the state that will help create more than 29,000 jobs for Michigan's workers. It is part of a plan to pump $1.8 billion into the economy and help move Michigan forward.
"In this day and age, it's essential that we have a top-notch public safety team to respond to emergencies and disasters," said LeBlanc, a reserve police officer in Canton. "This investment will help ensure that the men and women who get their training at Schoolcraft College will be well prepared to protect our community. This plan not only gets our workers back on the job, it also invests in Michigan's safety and future."