Empower Tomorrow’s Leaders: HGC’s Internship Programs Prepare A New Generation for Construction Careers
At HGC, we’re committed to fostering the next generation of construction professionals through paid internship opportunities. This rare blend of practical, real-world experience mixed with relationship building and mentorship helps prepare both college and high school students for successful careers in the industry. Our ‘earn while you learn’ approach gives these young adults financial stability throughout the summer which allows them to be one step ahead upon completion of the program.
In addition to individualized experiences, we proudly offer the following to our interns:
- 4-day orientation and safety training
- Hands-on field experience with our different resource groups (based on interests and career goals)
- Ride-alongs and job shadowing with HGC leaders
- Regular check-ins with the Team Development Group
- Exit interview to provide feedback for program improvements
College Internships
Our college internships are designed to bring classroom learning to life. Prior to their rotations beginning, we partner with each student to map out an individual internship that takes into consideration their interests, past intern and work experience, and what they have studied and will study in their academic program. Our goal is to provide a structured environment where interns are mentored, coached, upskilled, and developed in a way that allows them to reach their full potential.
Meet Our 2024 College Interns
JACK KNOLL
"Starting with the field work definitely is the right place. Watching what it takes to build the project from the ground up made the office work make sense. Understanding everything that must be done behind the scenes on the project management side to make multiple jobs function…it’s a lot and it doesn’t always end at 5:30."
JACK WAGNER
The internship has helped me learn the basics of the equipment in the field and has built from there to keep me moving forward.
JOSHUA RIBELIN
Interning at HGC has been an unforgettable experience. From the beginning they welcomed me in and treated me like family. I learned how different departments and skillsets need to come together, all relying on others to communicate and do their part to complete a job. My time at HGC has also shown me how a company should care for their employees and push them to excel in whatever they may do.
Start Your College Internship at HGC
DigIn! High School Internships
Our DigIn! Internship program for high school students is a six-week paid internship designed for recent graduates who are 18 years old. This program provides invaluable exposure to various aspects of construction, helping young adults better understand their career paths while learning the basics of the sitework industry.
Meet Our 2024 DigIn! Interns
Ashton and James gained hands-on experience with our safety, mass grading, utilities, and survey resource groups and we are thrilled to welcome both as full-time teammates to HGC!
ASHTON REYNOLDS
Internship then hired as a HGC Team Member in Mass Grading
I would recommend this internship experience 100%. It teaches you more than you would learn from a book or in a classroom, especially if you have never been in the field.
JAMES HUNT
Internship then hired as a HGC Team Member In Utilities
Through this experience, I have learned to be a better teammate and person. I realize there are people who are counting on me and it’s important that I show up for them.
Start Your High School Internship at HGC
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