New Students Must:
- Fill out a SEMCA student application (which can be downloaded or filled out electronically at the top of the page).
- Fill out an apprenticeship card form (which can be downloaded below) (only necessary if you are currently working in the electrical trade) (must be signed by yourself, your employer and our Director of Education).
- Call our education office at (248)298-3611 to schedule a tour/one on one appointment with our Director of Education, Diane Baldwin (takes roughly 30 minutes)(optional).
- Submit copies of your driver's license/state ID, Social Security card and high school diploma/transcripts/GED by the first week of classes. (all listed documents are required).
- Upon final approval, pay first semesters tuition in full (see accepted forms of payment below or pay online at the top of the page).
- Electrical students must order a NEC 2014 code book.
- Look for your acceptance letter/email and class schedule in the mail/via text message.
- Come 15 minutes early to your first day of class for orientation/to pick up your books.
Returning Students Must:
- Respond to our text messages before August 1 confirming that you will be returning for the new school year.
- Pay the upcoming semesters tuition in full (see accepted forms of payment below or pay online at the top of the page).
- Look for your class schedule in the mail/via text message.
- Come 15 minutes early to your first day of class for orientation/to pick up your books.
SEMCA Student Application:
To download a PDF of the SEMCA student application click the button below. You can also fill out an online application and submit it electronically at the top of the page.
SEMCA Student Application
Apprenticeship Card Form:
Electrical students working in the trade must have a state of Michigan apprenticeship card to work on the job site. Forms for that card must be signed by the school, employer and apprentice. To download the apprenticeship card form click the button below.
Apprenticeship Card Form
2018-2019 Academic School Year Calendar:
Click below to view the 2018-2019 academic school year calendar by location. Please note that school closings/holiday breaks vary based upon location. Students will be notifed via text message approximately 4 to 5 hours in advanced for all non-preplanned school closings such as snow days.
Tuition Rates:
To view SEMCA's current tuition rates click to button below. To verify if your employer is a current ABC SEMI member call our main office at (248)298-3600. Please note that the listed tuition rates are all inclusive. The upcoming semesters tuition must be paid in full a week prior to the first day of class. We accept payment in the form of check, money order, VISA, American Express and Mastercard. Please make all checks and money orders out to "Construction Education Trust." Money orders and checks can be mailed or delivered to 31800 Sherman Avenue Madison Heights, MI 48071. You can also pay online at the top of the page.
Tuition Rates
Student Job List:
SEMCA offers its students job placement assistance; this does not guarantee employment. The Student Job List helps our unemployed students get their start in the construction industry and aids in putting your name out there for future employers. Please note that in order to be added to the student job list all SEMCA students must first submit a resume to Grace Bonventre at gbonventre@abcsemi.org.
The education department is not always made aware when a student on this list has found employment. The following list of students are willing to work outside of the area in which they reside. Selective student resumes are available upon request. For specific students resumes please contact Grace Bonventre at gbonventre@abcsemi.org.
2018-2019 Student Handbook:
To view 2018-2019 student handbook click to button below. Please note on the first day of class all students are required to sign a form stating that they have received a copy of the most recent years student handbook; that form must be immediately turned into your instructor. Students are also required to sign an additional form stating they understand and agree to abide by the most recents years student handbook; this form is due to your instructor the following week of school. Please read your student handbook carefully and pay special attention to SEMCA's attendance, parking and smoking policies.
Student Handbook
SEMCA Student Contact Form:
Click the button bellow to download a PDF of the SEMCA student contact form. This form should be filled out in its entirety by all returning students within the first two weeks of class each year. The information submitted on this form will be used when sending report cards and to communicate with our students about school closings, events, job opportunities, school news, etc. It is very important that SEMCA has your most up to date contact information.
SEMCA Student Contact Form
SEMCA Events:
Please see our events page under the resources tab for all upcoming events.
CONNECT
ABC SEMI's Emerging Professionals program provides young leaders the opportunity to network and build relationships with peers, industry experts and association leaders across the country and to learn from different perspectives.
LEARN
Member company employees can access resources on industry trends and gain insight into the future of construction. It also offers a look into best practices within the association and an outlet to understand, promote and implement the association's strategic goals.
ADVANCE
Participants will be provided the resources and skills necessary to succeed as the industry's future leaders. By participating in EP events, individuals can propel their careers by learning from experienced professionals and expanding their networks nationwide.
CONNECT
ABC SEMI's Emerging Professionals program provides young leaders the opportunity to network and build relationships with peers, industry experts and association leaders across the country and to learn from different perspectives.
LEARN
Member company employees can access resources on industry trends and gain insight into the future of construction. It also offers a look into best practices within the association and an outlet to understand, promote and implement the association's strategic goals.
ADVANCE
Participants will be provided the resources and skills necessary to succeed as the industry's future leaders. By participating in EP events, individuals can propel their careers by learning from experienced professionals and expanding their networks nationwide.