ADRIAN TWP. — The Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters, Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute, and Krieghoff-Lenawee will host a hiring event on Wednesday, July 22, at the future site of the new SBWI campus, 5201 Forrister Road.
Called Carpenters Combine and modeled after the NFL Combine, the event will give aspiring carpenters the opportunity to demonstrate their skills through a series of hands-on events designed to test ability, work ethic, problem-solving, and readiness for the jobsite. Contractors will be on site throughout the event and may offer jobs to select candidates on the spot. Check-in begins at 7 a.m. The event is open to both union and non-union participants, and candidates should arrive ready to work.
The event will focus on wood construction, including heavy timber, traditional timber framing, and mass timber skills.
Krieghoff-Lenawee is specifically seeking carpenters to help construct SBWI’s new timber frame school, a major educational project designed to expand skilled trades training. Several additional contractors will also be in attendance.
“This event brings the hiring process directly to the jobsite and gives aspiring carpenters a chance to prove what they can do with their hands,” said Luke Barnett, president of the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute.
“The construction of SBWI’s new timber frame school is a unique project that requires skilled, hardworking carpenters who are excited about wood construction,” said Jason Hess of Krieghoff-Lenawee. “We are looking for the right candidates who are ready to join our team and begin work right away.”
“The Carpenters Combine is about removing barriers and giving people a hands-on opportunity to show their skill, drive, and attitude,” said Steve Purchase of the Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters. “Whether someone is already experienced or just looking for the right path into the trades, this event can open the door to a family-supporting career in carpentry.”
The event is designed for individuals interested in starting or advancing a career in carpentry. Participants will move through a series of skill-based challenges while contractors observe their performance.
For more information, call the woodworking institute at 517-759-3070.
