Partnership Introduces New Scholarship for Students Pursuing Construction Careers

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Wallin Education Partners and Mortenson announced the new Mortenson Scholarship for students pursuing a career in construction through Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The scholarship is designed to support students from low-income backgrounds in the Twin Cities area, and creates a specific pathway leading to a full-time position at Mortenson upon graduation. The Mortenson Scholars program will award up to $30,000 toward a two-year program to five selected students starting college full time in Fall 2023 at Dunwoody, and who are pursuing a degree in Construction Project Management or Architectural Drafting & Design. The Mortenson Scholarship, when combined … Read more

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Build Your Future Unveils Construction Career Tool

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NCCER has expanded its Build Your Future initiative by launching CareerStarter. This new national program leads individuals beyond career exploration to direct connections with local training programs and entry-level jobs. This will get them started on a construction career pathway that fits their interests. NCCER worked with Futures, Inc. to bring its Pipeline technology platform to the construction industry. By utilizing experience in building talent pipelines for the U.S. military and statewide organizations, CareerStarter is the first comprehensive program specifically designed to take individuals from curiosity to career in the industry. The program is free of charge to individuals, schools, … Read more

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