Detroit Home Builders Congratulates Our MARC I Graduates on Their Achievement

Dearborn, MI — 11/21/2025 — Detroit Home Builders LLC is proud to celebrate a major milestone in our mission to train, empower, and uplift Detroit’s future construction workforce. This week, we honored five exceptional students who successfully completed our MARC I Pre-Apprenticeship Program, delivered in collaboration with Henry Ford College.

Our MARC I graduates are:

• Braden Legins

• Nakieta Hall

• Derek McKenney

• Rylon Robinson

• Cameron Vit

Each graduate completed rigorous training that included OSHA 30 construction certification, construction safety, power tools and hand tools, blueprint basics, job readiness, and essential workforce skills. Their dedication exemplifies the mission of Detroit Home Builders—to prepare Detroit residents for long-term, high-growth careers in the construction trades.

Advancing to MARC II: From Classroom to Job Site

All five graduates are now moving into MARC II, where they will begin part-time employment as pre-apprentices. This next stage allows them to apply what they’ve learned while receiving structured on-the-job training in basic residential construction.

MARC II is where the transition from “student” to “skilled worker” truly begins—and we’re proud to guide them every step of the way.

Generous Support for Our Students

Detroit Home Builders extends heartfelt appreciation to the organizations that helped equip our graduates for success:

Carhartt Donation

Through Carhartt’s generosity, each student received:

• Work boots

• Work pants

• Work shirt

• Work jacket

This high-quality gear provides the foundational clothing needed to perform safely and confidently on the job.

Tool Kit Support from SEMCA Michigan Works!

Thanks to SEMCA’s partnership, each graduate also received a Starter Tool Kit, including:

• Tool bag & tool belt

• PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, safety vest)

• Essential starter tools for residential construction

This equipment ensures that every student enters MARC II fully prepared for hands-on training and real-world work environments.

Gift Cards and Letters of Support from Renewal Under Growth

Thanks to Reginald Davidson for providing Gift Cards and Letters of Support for our pre-apprentices. Renewal Under Growth is the training provider for our future cohorts in Flint, MI.

Special Thanks to Our Partners and Supporters

Detroit Home Builders extends its sincere thanks to Henry Ford College for supporting classroom instruction and academic alignment, and to the following supporters who attended the graduation:

• Danielle Funderburg, LyShay McGowen, and Deborah Taylor of SEMCA Michigan Works!

• Callan Eschenburg from the State of Michigan Apprenticeship Expansion

• Cassandra Myers of Henry Ford College, Program Manager for BEPD/Workforce Development

Leadership Recognition

This milestone would not be possible without the guidance and leadership of:

• AnThony Legins, President & Owner

• Delrico Sutton, Executive Program Director

• Steve Legardy, Executive Program Director

Together, we remain committed to expanding opportunities, strengthening Detroit’s workforce, and empowering individuals with the skills needed to build successful careers in construction.

About Detroit Home Builders LLC

Detroit Home Builders LLC delivers high-quality workforce training and apprenticeship pathways through our MARC I and MARC II programs. Our mission is to provide meaningful opportunities, practical training, and real employment to individuals seeking careers in the skilled trades, while simultaneously contributing to the revitalization of Detroit’s neighborhoods and construction workforce.