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.
2026 Tribute to Youth
Every year, we celebrate outstanding young people who have excelled in programs we sponsor, such as the Interior Design and CAD Residential Design Contests. Scholarships are also awarded to high school seniors who are continuing their education in a construction-related field.
Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Women in Construction Week
The construction industry has long been perceived as a male-dominated field, but women are making significant strides, shaping skylines and paving the way for future generations. They are project managers, engineers, tradeswomen and business owners—each with a unique...
2025 Construction Career Day
The Home Builders Association of Lincoln (HBAL) hosted its 2025 Construction Career Day at Haymarket Park on April 23. Continuing education is important, even if it’s not in a classroom. Local construction companies took hands-on training to another level when they...
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