Perry Street Empowerment

Perry Street Empowerment Perry Street Development is a construction company building affordable homes in Pontiac while training residents through a paid apprenticeship program.

We teach skilled trades, create jobs, and rebuild communities—one home and one life at a time.

05/11/2026

We just rehabbed the Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall. 🏛️
Paint. Sanding. Ceiling tile. Full transformation.
And every hand on this job? A Pontiac resident in our apprenticeship program. 🔨
No outside crews.
No shortcuts.
Just young people from THIS city — learning a trade, earning a check, and leaving their mark on the place they call home.
This is what workforce development looks like when you stop talking and start BUILDING. 💪🏾
We don’t just build buildings.
We build builders. 🏗️
Pontiac’s comeback is here — and our apprentices are leading it.
👇🏾 Tag a young person who needs to see this.
🔁 Share it if you believe in our city.
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📍 Perry Street Empowerment
🏛️ City of Pontiac
👷🏾 100% local talent

04/15/2026

Getting Pontiac residents prepared to be a part of the development projects that is happening right now!

04/14/2026

Learn about how you can get certified in lead abatement skills, or share with someone who could benefit!

03/31/2026

Pontiac contractors are getting the skills they need to lead! Big development projects, parking decks, housing, and more!

We’re proud to welcome a new carpentry apprentice from Pontiac to Perry Street Empowerment. Day one focused on Section 3...
03/17/2026

We’re proud to welcome a new carpentry apprentice from Pontiac to Perry Street Empowerment. Day one focused on Section 3 certification, hands-on skill drills, and mentor pairing. This training links directly to measurable wage growth and local construction jobs supported by the Pontiac Promise Zone grant. Learn how our certified apprenticeship builds real career pathways and lifts our community. Join us: https://wix.to/JXVBmZR

We keep Pontiac families safe with certified lead and asbestos abatement training. Our apprentices follow accredited pro...
03/17/2026

We keep Pontiac families safe with certified lead and asbestos abatement training. Our apprentices follow accredited protocols that protect residents and workers, improve job prospects, and meet regulatory standards. See real before-and-after results and learn how to join. Visit https://wix.to/fBLS83H to get started. 🛠️✅

We train local residents and build affordable housing in Pontiac. Our apprentices repair homes, create new affordable un...
03/17/2026

We train local residents and build affordable housing in Pontiac. Our apprentices repair homes, create new affordable units, and improve public spaces — all with grant support and Section 3 hiring. See the real impact from Perry Street graduates. https://wix.to/XVKgBpm — Learn more and get involved today.

We want to thank all of our informative great speakers for coming out! You are surrounded by resources in the great city...
03/11/2026

We want to thank all of our informative great speakers for coming out! You are surrounded by resources in the great city of Pontiac! Our goal is to build the people up alongside the development projects! We are starting our 15 week pre-apprenticeship program this spring and can’t wait to see our apprentices working and eventually getting paid!

02/26/2026

Last night, another powerful, inspiring and wonderfully executed event.

Perry Street Empowerment shared:

1. Section 3 Worker info

2. $1Billion Dollars of construction development taking place in the City of Pontiac

3. Launch of the first minority-owned Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program for skilled trades

4. Supportive services from Michigan Works and so much more.

Don’t miss the boat, we’re revamping a city. Let’s build together!!

Address

180 N Saginaw Street
Pontiac, MI
48342

Telephone

+12484948911

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