Careers in Construction
Build a career that builds your community. Construction careers offer hands-on work, meaningful opportunities and many paths to long-term growth.
Support for Your Next Step
Scholarships for Students Pursuing a Career in Construction
The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation awards scholarships to seniors from southeast Nebraska high schools who will be attending an accredited college, university or technical college and majoring in one of the construction fields.
The Home Builders Association of Lincoln and the Remodelers Council award $1000 scholarships which are open to any senior.
The President's Scholarship is $2000 and open to a senior who has a relative who is a member or is employed by a member of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln.
Southeast Community College Scholarships
The Foundation also funds $750 scholarships for students enrolled in construction-specific degree programs at Southeast Community College.
Learn more about Southeast Community College Educational Foundation.
For more information, contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 or info@hbal.org
See Construction Careers in Action
Learn how local students, educators and industry professionals are building skills and creating opportunities across southeast Nebraska.
PODCAST: Matt Kinning, Kinning Design Build Inc.
Matt is Chief Operating Officer for Kinning Design Build, specializing in designing and building custom homes in and around the Lincoln area. He joined his parents, Mike and Mary Kinning, in the business in 2010. Matt has been involved in KDB since he was born,...
PODCAST: Pam Magner, Reynolds Design & Remodeling
Today, the Garb brings you Mrs. Pam Magner. Pam began her career in kitchen and bath design in 1991 after graduating from UNK with one of the first degrees available in Kitchen Design. She began working for Reynolds Design and Remodeling in 1993, and became their...
PODCAST: Heidi Polacek, Lincoln Cabinet
Today, the garb brings you Heidi Polacek, Co-owner at Lincoln Cabinet. Heidi is originally from Hastings, Nebraska and graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2004 with Bachelors of Science with emphasis in Kitchens and Bath. Heidi began working at...
Help Students Build Their Future
Local employers can help students explore construction careers through jobs, internships, job shadowing and other hands-on learning opportunities.
Lincoln Public Schools accepts opportunity submissions from businesses and organizations interested in connecting with students. Submitted opportunities are reviewed by LPS before being shared.
OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE
- Part-time or seasonal jobs
- Internships
- Job shadowing
- Workplace tours
- Mentorship
- Extended learning experiences
Questions can be directed to LPS Communications