Student Outreach | Students

MCA is dedicated to helping students excel in their college or university program. Since 2011, MCA has given $57,500 in scholarship funds to 34 students at 9 different colleges to help achieve their education goals. View a full list of scholarships.

The Minnesota Construction Association would like to congratulate the 2021-2022 recipients of the MCA Annual Scholarship. We look forward to their continued growth and contributions to the construction industry not only here in Minnesota and abroad! Please take a minute to get to know each of the students below.

	Karli Schmitt, University of Minnesota Hi! My name is Karli Schmitt. I attend the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and study Construction Management and Business Law. Fall 2021, I will be a senior in college. Once I graduate, I plan on working full-time in the construction industry. I have been fortunate to have 4 years, worth of internships under my belt and I look forward to applying these experiences to a full-time position as a project engineer or project manager in the future.
	Justin Babcock, University of Minnesota My name is Justin Babcock, and I am going to be a Senior at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities in the fall studying Civil Engineering with a minor in Construction Management. I am incredibly honored to be a winner of the 2021-2022 Minnesota Construction Association Scholarship. As I look forward to graduation, I aspire to join the industry in either a graduate engineer or construction management role. I greatly appreciate the time and consideration of the committee, and the generosity of the organization.
	Rhett Tinklenberg, South Dakota State University Hello, my name is Rhett Tinklenberg and I am a junior at South Dakota State University. I am majoring in Construction Management with a minor in Engineering Management and Heavy Highway/Utilities Construction. After I graduate, I hope to work as a Superintendent or Project Manager for a commercial construction company in the Midwest.
	Taylor Theisen, Minnesota State University, Mankato My name is Taylor Theisen, and I am attending Minnesota State University, Mankato, and will be a senior this fall. Following graduation this spring I plan to work for a large General Contractor starting as a Field Engineer and/or Estimator. I am currently a Field Engineer Intern at PCL Construction, and I am really enjoying it. This internship has helped me narrow down what I want to do with my future by helping me decide that I am leaning towards the Project Management route.

More resources and blogs coming soon!

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Check out our company members’ career and job openings!

Bauer Design Build

Career page: https://bauerdesignbuild.com/about/careers/

Doran Companies

Career page: https://dorancompanies.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

Veit & Company, Inc.

Career page: www.veitusa.com/careers

Have questions on your future career in the construction industry? Drop them here and you’ll recieve a response from current construction program students and industry professionals.

The Student Mentorship Program provides guidance, role models and resources for students and their journeys from school to the professional world – helping build their network and put them on the path to success! Complete the form below and get paired with an mentor today!

• Learn about industry events, activities, and insights.
• Get advice and have your questions answered on the industry.
• Connect with other peers, industry leaders, and top constuction companies
• Have a trusted mentor to show you the ropes and be a resource.