Professional registration is required for many responsible positions within the industry. Additionally, registration as a Professional Engineer will open new career avenues for you and expand your career advancement possibilities. A construction internship is encouraged. The type of internship is based on your experiences and career goals. Students have interned with contractors, subcontractors, city building departments, housing rehabilitation programs, architects, university building maintenance departments, residential builders, and other professional organizations.
Many employers offer summer employment opportunities to our students.
Summer employment is of value since you gain experience and insight into this complex industry as part of your education. Students sometimes stay with the same employer after graduation, and these students usually start at a higher salary than those without work experience. The Collegiate Construction Association allows you to meet with contractors and business leaders in the construction industry. It also gives you the opportunity to meet other construction students in a social climate and participate in professional group activities. Joining the association allows you to compete for scholarships from the Associated General Contractors, Associated Builders and Contractors, National Association of Home Builders, Construction Management Association of America, and National Association of Women in Construction.