Why This Matter for Pontiac
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$226 Million in active development
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15% of contracts currently going to local businesses
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50–$75/hr trade wages for skilled workers
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100+ homes, youth center, bridge rebuild & major downtown revitalization
For decades, local contractors has been missing out on the majority of construction opportunities in Pontiac.
Perry Street Property Group is building the pipeline that ensures jobs, contracts, and opportunities stay local.
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Our Mission is Simple
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We train Pontiac residents for real construction jobs.
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We connect local contractors to millions in development.
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We help developers meet local hire, CBA, and Section 3 requirements.
I'm Looking for Work, Training, apprenticeship
If you want a job, construction training, help becoming Section 3 certified, or support overcoming barriers — start here.
I’m a Contractor or Small Business Looking for Contracts
Submit your business information so we can match you with projects, subcontracting, Section 3 business opportunities, and workforce support.
I’m a Developer or Prime Contractor Needing Local Subs or Workforce
Submit your project details and we will match you with local contractors, Section 3 workers, apprentices, and reporting support.
Help Build a Community: Support Perry Street Empowerment
Your gift trains local residents, supports small contractors, and keeps development dollars in Pontiac.
Help Build a Community: Support Perry Street Empowerment
We’re rebuilding Pontiac from the inside out.
Perry Street Empowerment is a team of local contractors, mentors, and community partners who believe that the people who live in Pontiac should also be the people who build Pontiac.
Every day, we meet residents who are ready to work but lack access to training, tools, and opportunity. At the same time, millions of dollars in development are planned in and around our city—but too often, those jobs and contracts go to companies and workers from outside the community.
We’re changing that.
What Your Donation Supports
Your contribution helps us:
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Train local residents in skilled trades
Carpentry, demolition, painting, roofing, lead abatement, safety, and more. -
Run pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs
Including OSHA 30, CPR, construction basics, and hands-on training on real projects. -
Support justice-impacted and low-income residents
In partnership with Michigan Works, Goodwill, E-Community Services, and others, we help remove barriers like transportation, documentation, and wraparound needs. -
Build a local contractor & worker registry
So developers can easily hire Pontiac-based contractors and Section 3 workers to meet local hiring goals. -
Create real pipelines to real jobs
We connect residents with developers, unions, and local businesses that are ready to hire.
Your support doesn’t just fund a program—it funds a pathway out of poverty and into a career.
Why This Matters Now
Pontiac is entering a new phase of development:
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Downtown revitalization projects
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A new youth center
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Infrastructure and corridor improvements
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New housing and commercial construction
These projects will require hundreds of skilled workers. If we don’t prepare our residents now, those jobs and contracts will be filled by people who don’t live here.
Perry Street Empowerment is building the bridge between development and community, making sure residents are trained, contractors are supported, and developers can easily meet local hiring, Section 3, and community benefit goals.
Closing Call to Action
When you give to Perry Street Empowerment, you are:
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Helping a young person choose a trade over the streets
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Helping a justice-impacted resident re-enter the workforce
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Helping a small local contractor grow and meet city requirements
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Helping make sure new development actually benefits the people who live here
Donate today and be part of rebuilding Pontiac—one home, one job, and one family at a time.
Click link or scan QR code for more info and support!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/donate-to-build-a-community-2
Promise Zone Grant Opportunities for Pontiac Residents
Pontiac residents have access to unique education and career-advancement support through the Pontiac Promise Zone, a program that provides financial assistance to individuals pursuing college, skilled trades, or workforce training.
If you graduated from a Pontiac high school, or if your parent/guardian graduated from a Pontiac high school, you may qualify for Promise Zone support that helps cover costs related to training and skill development. This includes programs like Perry Street Empowerment’s Earn-While-You-Learn Carpentry & Construction Training, which prepares residents for real careers in the skilled trades.
Eligible participants can receive support for:
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Tuition or training-related expenses
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Career certifications and skilled-trade programs
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Workforce pathways that lead directly to employment
Perry Street Empowerment proudly partners with the Promise Zone to help Pontiac families access these opportunities and build a stronger, more skilled community.
If you believe you or your child may qualify, attend our orientation or contact us for guidance on the next steps.
Our Workforce & Eco System
Connected to the Most Powerful Workforce Pipeline in Oakland County
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