The Marek Construction Academy at Houston Community College

Marek Construction, Houston ISD, and HCC offer Level I Certificate in Construction

5/31/2025

Since the 2019-2020 school year, students from Milby and Austin high schools have prepared for commercial construction careers in the Marek Construction Academy.  We are currently recruiting this year's freshmen for the 2025-2026 school year.

Each day, students from Milby board buses to Austin High School to learn the trade from industry leaders.

Program Highlights

• Students learn drywall and interior finishing from an industry leader.
• Students learn safety and earn OSHA certification.
• Students gain hands-on experience in the Construction Lab.
• Paid Summer internships are offered between the sophomore and junior years, and junior and senior years.
• Full-time employment opportunities await qualified program participants upon high school graduation.

How it Works

• Students take HCC classes at Austin High School during the school day.  (They travel each day by HISD bus.)
• Students learn safety and construction.
• During the Summer after the sophomore and junior years, students work a paid internship with Marek.
• Senior students take two classes at HCC during the school day, traveling on HISD buses.
• Students graduate high school with a Level I Certificate in construction from HCC.
• Successful graduates are eligible for full-time employment with Marek Construction. 

How to Participate

The program is open to students who will be sophomores during the 2025-2026 school year. 

Freshmen, complete this survey to express your interest.

Complete this survey,  MAREK Survey LINK

If you have questions, email  Mr. Ellis or contact him through the Microsoft Teams App.  He is William Ellis in the App.

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