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: Herb “Squeaky Clean” Reese
Reese Construction, Inc. is a family-owned, residential remodeling company that has been around for nearly 4 decades, starting in 1984 by Herb and Katie Reese. Today, Reese Construction now employs five full-time carpenters and an office manager with over 130 years of...
PODCAST: Denny Van Horn, “Kicking it old-school”
Denny Van Horn, Van Horn Family Building Co., is a life-long Lincoln resident, Denny Van Horn founded Van Horn Family Building Co. six years ago with his wife and two kids. Van Horn Family Building Company is a re-creation of the original company from the 1950’s and...
PODCAST: Stan Haas, “Talking Shop”
Stan Haas is the Skilled and Technical Science Coordinator for the Lincoln Public Schools. Skilled and Technical Sciences provide students with learning experiences and provide knowledge of various industries, occupations, and life skills. High School students may...
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