Build Up Internship (Paid)
Build Up Internship
A paid internship opportunity for under-resourced high school students interested in construction and engineering!
An 8-week program starting at $16 per hour!
Interns will work in the job trailer, side-by-side with a project team building a major commercial construction project. Interns will learn about managing a multi-million-dollar project, the innovative technology used for planning, scheduling and design, and the wide range of professional roles needed to build great buildings.
*Tool belts not required.
Internship Requirements:
Rising high school juniors, seniors or May 2020 high school graduates
Family Income below HUD MFI for your county
Legally entitled to work in the United States
Demonstrated interest in the built environment
Ability to commit to the duration of the internship
8 weeks, 40 hours per week
Ability to commute to the job site daily (hours are flexible to accommodate transportation needs).
Learning Objectives:
Work experience and exposure to different roles on a construction jobsite.
Completion of an 8-week project assignment, Capstone Project.
Experience presenting in front of a group\
Confidence asking questions, receiving feedback from, and conversing with adults in a professional setting.
Internship description:
Working with a team of mentors, interns will spend 40 hours a week on an active construction job site, assisting with important project functions including subcontractor coordination, document control, quality inspections, schedule updates, safety training, and site plan updates.
COMPENSATION:
Interns are paid $16-$18 p/h on a weekly pay cycle.
Transportation stipends are available.