Michigan Infrastructure Council Invites Community Leaders to Join Next Cohort of Asset Management Training
By: John LaMacchia,
November 18, 2025
From small towns to large cities, the Asset Management Champions program empowers local leaders to make data-driven infrastructure decisions
The Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC) has opened applications for the ninth cohort of its Asset Management (AM) Champions program, a statewide initiative designed to equip Michigan’s infrastructure leaders with tools and strategies to improve long-term decision-making, collaboration, and investment planning.
This free training runs from January to April 2026 and is open to professionals in public and private sectors across all of Michigan’s 83 counties. Participants, including local governments, utilities, engineers, public works leaders, and more, will learn how to assess their organization’s asset management maturity using the Asset Management Readiness Scale (AMRS) and apply best practices that extend asset life, reduce costs, and improve quality of life in their community.
Graduates of the course join a network of over 700 champions statewide, creating a growing coalition of infrastructure professionals statewide who champion sustainable investment and collaboration across a variety of sectors. Upon completion, participants can also earn continuing education credits for drinking and wastewater operators, approved by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Professional Engineer (PE) credits are also available, making the program a valuable professional development opportunity in the infrastructure field.
Applications for Cohort 9 are available online at www.michigan.gov/mic/am-champions and are due by Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.
John LaMacchia is the League’s director of state & federal affairs. He can be reached at [email protected] or 517-908-0303.