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Living Trades Academy
Job Training in the Lost Restoration Arts
Michigan Historic Preservation Network 313 E. Grand River Ave ۰ Lansing, MI 48906 www.mhpn.org ۰ [email protected]
Career and Technical School Programs
Partnership:
Michigan Historic
Preservation Network Randolph Career and
Technical Center Detroit Historic Designation
Advisory Board Historic Fort Wayne
Intro program in historic preservation Field trips around the city Hands on activities Class room presentations
In the Field at Historic Fort Wayne
Masonry Plaster and painting Carpentry and Window Restoration CAD architectural design ***Electrical ***Plumbing
Program Benefits Students learned preservation skills Transferable to the workplace Preservation work was accomplished at a National Historic Landmark Developed a model for similar schools and projects
Unique Program Benefits & Opportunities
Not a separate curriculum: An enhancement to current
curriculum Hands-on experience in the
student’s community Community service opportunity Broaden student skill set and
increase their capacity
Proactively shape their career paths Public awareness to the benefits of
historic preservation Students can revitalize their city
Two week intensive Job Training
Pilot Wood Window Training Kalamazoo, MI
Historic Preservation Education
Basics of historic preservation Historic preservation nomenclature Window and wood nomenclature Preservation Briefs apropos to windows Overview of the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation Lead Safe certification
Training on Weatherization and Sustainable Benefits
Intensive Hands-on Training
Specialized Tools
Small Business Guidance
Living Trades Academy 10 week Job Training
Program
LTA Application
LTA Advisory Board
• Reviewed applications • Reviewed curriculum • Media Connections • Training • Recruiting employers
Curriculum
LTA “Graduates”
Living Trades Academy
MHPN Preservation Trades Resources
Introducing Preservation Trades to High School Students http://ptn.org/sites/default/files/docs/mhpn_ncppt_report.pdf Simple Steps to Working Windows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUSGILSfzwE Living Trades Academy Detroit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwIlEVjCzK4
Comments? Questions?
Nancy Finegood Executive Director Michigan Historic Preservation Network www.mhpn.org [email protected] 517-371-8080