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
The MCA Annual Scholarship application is now available! 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 $79,500 in scholarship funds to 48 students at 12 different colleges to help achieve their education goals. View a full list of scholarships.
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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 2024-2025 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.
4-Year Program
John White
Dunwoody College of Technology
Garrett Johnson
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Diteu Makoku
Dunwoody College of Technology
Avery Mulholland
University of St. Thomas
Tech/Trade School Program
Alexa Schraut
Dunwoody College of Technology
Jaret Swedberg
Northwest Technical College
Noname Yang
St. Paul Technical College