Invest in yourself. Invest in your employees. Invest in the industry.

For over 30 years the AGC of Michigan has provided an avenue for  member companies to invest in high-potential early- to mid-career employees and help strengthen and support the Michigan construction industry. The Future Construction Leaders of Michigan (FCLM) program enables participants to:
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Build a network

​This 12-month tailored program builds and strengthens a network of industry professionals while building leadership skills.

​Identify new resources
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Discover AGC Michigan and AGC of America resources to benefit the individual, the organization, and the industry.​

Help resolve current issues

​Identify topics of interest/concern and work together to find resources to address the issues.

Format

Includes:

• Four full days of customized educational content addressing specific needs/current topics as developed by participants.
• Attendance at AGC of Michigan Annual meetings for program kick-off and completion.

​Plus participation in:

• industry awareness event(s)
• industry related fundraising event(s)
• AGC Michigan NextGen Leaders Forum events(s)
• AGC Michigan standing committee meeting(s)
• development of group educational content

And, 

• NextGen Leaders Forum (NLF) membership. Learn more about the NLF.

Time commitment
This program requires a commitment of 48 - 60 hours spread out over the year-long program.

​Cohort demographics
Early- to mid-career employees serving all areas of the construction industry (GC’s, subcontractors, suppliers, professional service providers, etc.) are selected to participate providing a well-rounded networking and educational experience. Program is limited to 24 participants.

​2024-2025 Program

February 23, 2024
​April 17,  2024
​September 11, 2024
November 6​, 2024
January 8, 2025
Feb-March, 2025

Program kick-off - AGC Annual Meeting
​Education Session #1
​Education Session #2
​Education Session #3
​Education Session #4
Program wrap-up - AGC Annual Meeting

East Lansing
​Lansing
​TBD*
​Livonia
​TBD*
​TBD*

Plus other dates for events noted in "format" above.

Educational sessions

• Our first educational session is devoted to team building, introduction to AGC Michigan staff, overview of AGC Michigan and AGC of America resources, determining future sessions (see next).
• Educational content is developed by each cohort. At the first educational session input from all participants is gathered on current issues of concern or interest. Sessions focus on the needs of most participants.
• 2022-23 FCLM included: Lien law; construction technology; time management; optimizing Outlook/Google; usage of time, people, and projects; labor relations in construction; conflict resolution; communication skills, and construction law.
• Previous sessions have included safety; BIM; LEAN; commissioning; sub-contractor defaults; increasing performance, motivation, and happiness; work life balance; leadership challenges; presentation skills; when MIOSHA visits; site tours of high-profile projects (when available); and other industry related topics.

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* Education session locations will be determined based on location of participants, topics, and potential site visits. 

Cost
$1600/participant (AGC Michigan members only)

Participation
Interested individuals/organizations should e-mail Viki Gotts and include prospective participant name, job title, and a brief statement of  how the program may benefit the participant.

Registration Deadline
February 16, 2024