Student Outreach – Students
The Minnesota Construction Association is a nonprofit organization that fosters education, recognition and networking for students and industry professionals. We are dedicated to helping you graduate, connect with industry professionals and shape your career. To take advantage of a member benefits, scholarships and more, join for FREE today!
Why Join?
- Attend MCA education sessions for free.
- Participate in all MCA events for free. Based upon availability.
- Discover opportunities that will help you start and advance your career.
- Develop effective leadership and communication skills needed to succeed in the industry.
- Gain first-hand experience in the construction community by collaborating with professors, industry professionals, and peers.
- Get paired with a mentor in the industry to be a resource and help you learn the ropes. Based upon availability.
- Network and make connections with industry leaders of all trades.
Membership Application
Scholarships
MCA is thrilled to offer several scholarships to students in a 4-year program or tech/trade school program. MCA is dedicated to helping students achieve their educational goals. Since 2011, MCA has given $104,500 in scholarship funds to 61 students at 15 different colleges to help achieve their education goals. View a full list of scholarships.
| MCA’S ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| ALL INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIPS |
Resource Guides & Blogs
Blogs
- How to Ace Your Job Interview: A Guide for Students Entering the Construction Industry
- How to Network Successfully: A Guide for Students Entering the Construction Industry
Podcasts
- AGC ConstructorCast
- Lean Construction Blog Podcast
- Build In-Practice, Greiner Construction
- Surveyor Says! The NSPS Podcast
- Build Me Up KA Podcast
YouTube Channels
Job Opportunities
Check out our company members’ career and job openings!
Ames Construction
Career page: https://www.amesconstruction.com/careers
Arthur Chapman Kettering Smetak & Pikala, P.A.
Career page: https://www.arthurchapman.com/careers
Bauer Design Build
Career page: https://bauerdesignbuild.com/about/careers/
The Boldt Company
Career page: https://jobs.silkroad.com/boldt/Careers
Doran Companies
Career page: https://dorancompanies.com/careers/
Kraus-Anderson
Career page: https://www.krausanderson.com/careers/
Konik
Career page: https://koniknetwork.com/job-search/
Loeffler Construction & Consulting
Career page: https://loefflerconstruction.com/careers/
Contact: hiring@loefflerconstruction.com
Meyer Contracting
Career page: https://meyerci.com/careers/
Contact: Ashley Bratsch, hr@meyerci.com, 763-391-5959
RJM Construction
Career page:https://www.rjmconstruction.com/about/careers/
Sonus Interiors
Career page: https://www.sonusinteriors.com/join-our-team
Veit & Company, Inc.
Career page: www.veitusa.com/careers
Events
April – Leadership Training Academy
June – Scholarship Golf Tournament
June – Networking Boat Cruise
October – Annual Sporting Clays Shoot
November – Annual Soiree
Throughout the year – Education Sessions
Congratulations To Our Scholarship Recipients!
The Minnesota Construction Association would like to congratulate the 2025-2026 recipients of the MCA Annual Scholarship. We’re grateful to have these young professionals involved in our organization! We look forward to their continued growth and contributions to the construction industry.
Anthony Alioto
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Construction Management
Brady Braun
University of North Dakota
Civil Engineering
Abigail Bristow
South Dakota State University
Construction Management
Ayden Froeschle
Dakota County Technical College
Electrical Construction and Maintenance
Elana Hanson
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Architectural Drafting and Design
Brian Imholte
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
Land Surveying/Civil Engineering Technology
Ashkan Kaftoosian
Saint Paul College
Automotive Service Technician
Donavon Ohms
University of Minnesota
Construction Management
Isabelle Snyder
North Dakota State University
Construction Management
Grant Warkenthien
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Construction Management