Organization: MCAA

Employment Opportunities Thrive at MCAA25!

Over 175 students from 32 MCAA student chapters are registered for MCAA25. They will soon be scoping out MCAA’s GreatFutures Job Board for companies they would like to meet with in Austin to discuss internships and entry-level, full-time positions. Post your job today and be sure to stop by the ‘Hire Me’ Job Fair outside the Manufacturer/Supplier Council Exhibit to meet with potential candidates in person. Head over to the Connection Corner or Student Chapter Networking Reception for additional informal conversation opportunities with students.

‘Hire Me’ Job Fair Details

Sponsored by Viega
Griffin Hall Foyer
Tuesday, March 4th (7:00 – 10:00 AM)

Students seeking employment opportunities will be stationed at tables based on where they would like to find work, not necessarily where they’re located now. Tables will be separated geographically with flags signifying West, Central and East. Stop by the table that best fits your company’s location and find your next great hire.

Student Chapter Networking Reception

Sponsored by Viega
Lone Star Ballroom Foyer East
Sunday, March 2nd (4:30 – 6:00 PM)

Student chapter members are encouraged to head to the reception immediately following their Orientation to continue building their peer-to-peer relationships. Anyone involved with a student chapter or wanting to be involved is welcome to attend. Swing by and say hello to the future leaders of MCAA!

Connection Corner Schedule

An additional opportunity to connect with students is at the Connection Corner. This space is perfect for both contractor/student casual employment conversations as well as student peer-to-peer meetups for chapters looking to discuss best practices and share ideas.

  • Sunday, March 2: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Monday, March 3: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday, March 4: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday, March 5: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday, March 6: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

MCAA25 Student Chapters

The following schools will be represented at MCAA25. Check out the “We’re Here Banner” in the Connection Corner for the most up to date listing of schools as they arrive in Austin.

  • Alfred State College
  • Arizona State University
  • Auburn University
  • Ball State University
  • Binghamton University
  • Bradley University
  • California State University, Chico
  • California State University, East Bay
  • California State University, Sacramento
  • California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
  • Fairleigh Dickinson University
  • Ferris State University
  • Illinois State University
  • Indiana State University
  • Iowa State University
  • Kansas State University
  • Kent State University
  • McMaster University
  • Milwaukee School of Engineering
  • Missouri State University
  • Oregon State University
  • Pittsburg State University
  • Purdue University
  • Riverside City College
  • University of Manitoba
  • University of Maryland, College Park
  • University of Nebraska
  • University of Wisconsin–Stout
  • Utica University
  • Virginia Tech
  • Washington State University

How to Post an Entry-Level Job or Internship

  • Login with an MCAA username and password.
  • Click on the job board within the Career Development page.
  • Click Manage My Jobs and Add a Job to create your posting.
  • Jobs remain active for 1 month to ensure postings stay fresh.
  • When the job is set to expire, a reminder will be sent for you to either “mark as filled” or “duplicate” and repost for another month.
  • Interested students can view postings and submit their contact information and resume.
  • Your office will be notified via email when interested students submit their resume.
  • From there, your office is encouraged to continue with your company’s application and interview process.

2025 Internship Grants Available for Employers

The 2025 Internship Grants for employers are intended to offer support to companies that are new to offering internships, small companies, or those that are looking to grow their internship program.

  • Applications are due April 1, 2025, for 2025 planned internships; notifications will be sent in May.
  • Submitted by the company. One application per company location.
  • $1,000 grant (25 total available), funded by the John R. Gentille Foundation (JRGF).
    • 8-week internship minimum may occur anytime during 2025.
    • Intern may be from any 2- or 4-year accredited college or university.
    • Following the internship, a photo must be submitted with the intern on the jobsite, at the office, by a company sign, or in branded swag.
Employer: Internship Grant Form

Visit MCAA’s Career Development Initiative page to learn more about student chapter programming or the JRGF website to explore the work JRGF is doing to further education in the mechanical industry.

2025 Internship Grants Available for Employers and Affiliated Associations

The John R. Gentille Foundation (JRGF) Internship Grant program has been upgraded for 2025 to offer a new level of support for the multiple entities involved with developing the future talent of our industry.

Employer Forms: Due April 1, 2025

These internship grants are intended to offer support to companies that are new to offering internships, small companies, or those that are looking to grow their internship program.

Employer: Internship Grant Form
  • Due April 1, 2025, for 2025 planned internships, notifications in May.
  • Submitted by the company. One application per company location.
  • $1,000 grant (25 available)
    • 8-week internship minimum may occur anytime during 2025.
    • Intern may be from any 2- or 4-year accredited college or university.
    • Following the internship, a photo must be submitted with the intern on the jobsite, at the office, by a company sign, or in branded swag.

Affiliated Associations Forms: Due April 1, 2025

Grants are intended to offer support for the development and growth of local student chapter programming that creates new employment opportunities or student inclusivity at events with potential employers, mentoring programs, or new student-focused resources.

Affiliated Association: Internship Grant Form
  • Due April 1, 2025 for 2025 plans, notifications in May.
  • Submitted by the Affiliated Association Executives. One application per Affiliated Association, covering all related student chapters.
  • $5,000 grant (5 available).  

Student Chapter Grants: Complete for 2024 Employment

Check Back this Fall for 2025 Forms for Interns and Full-Time New Hires

Student Chapter Internship Grants are intended to offer additional support to student chapters that are connecting students with internship and full-time employment in the mechanical contracting industry. Chapters are encouraged to utilize this funding to bring additional students to conferences such as the GreatFutures Forum or MCAA Convention.

Student Chapter: Internship Grants

  • Due January 15, 2026 for calendar year 2025 interns, funds distributed in March.
  • Submitted by the Faculty or Industry Advisor – one application per chapter.
  • Up to $500 per intern (8-week internship minimum)
  • Photo must be submitted with the intern on the jobsite, at the office, by a company sign, or in branded swag.

Student Chapter: Internship Grants Full-Time New Hire

  • Due January 15, 2026 for calendar year 2025 full-time new hires, funds distributed in March.
  • Submitted by the Faculty or Industry Advisor – one application per chapter.
  • Up to $1,000 per full-time new hire. 
  • Photo must be submitted with the new hire on the jobsite, at the office, by a company sign, or in branded swag.

Visit MCAA’s Career Development Initiative page to learn more about student chapter programming or the JRGF website to explore the work JRGF is doing to further education in the mechanical industry.

JRGF “Legacy” 2024 Internship Grants – Final Due Date Approaching

The John R. Gentille Foundation (JRGF) Internship Grant program has been upgraded for 2025 to offer a new level of support for the multiple entities involved with developing the future talent of our industry. As a result, the 2024 Part 1 “Legacy” Grants offered to employers will be discontinued on January 31, 2025. Don’t miss out on your company’s final chance to submit your interns from calendar year 2024!

2024 “Legacy” Internship Grant Forms

Part 1 (Internship) Form
  • Due by January 31, 2025, and then will be discontinued.
  • Companies with 1 intern are eligible for a $1,000 grant. Companies with 2 or more interns may receive a $2,000 grant. Submit one form for each intern from 2024 to ensure they are eligible for a Part 2 grant upon graduation (full-time new hires).
Part 2 (Full-Time New Hire) Form
  • Due by December 31, 2025, and then will be discontinued.
  • For companies successfully converting an intern from their Part 1 list to a full-time new hire in 2025, a $500 check will be mailed to the company, to present to their new hire. New hire conversions are unlimited, but the name must have been included on a Part 1 list.

Updated 2025 Program – Employer Forms

Forms Due: April 1, 2025

These internship grants are intended to offer support to companies that are new to offering internships, small companies, or those that are looking to grow their internship program.

Employer: Internship Grant Form for 2025
  • Due April 1, 2025, for 2025 planned internships, notifications in May.
  • Submitted by the company. One application per company location.
  • $1,000 grant (25 total available)
    • 8-week internship minimum may occur anytime during 2025.
    • Intern may be from any 2- or 4-year accredited college or university.
    • Following the internship, a photo must be submitted with the intern on the jobsite, at the office, by a company sign, or in branded swag.

Visit MCAA’s Career Development Initiative page to learn more about student chapter programming or the JRGF website to explore the work JRGF is doing to further education in the mechanical industry.

MCAA Student Chapter Competition – Final Four Named

Twenty-seven MCAA Student Chapters submitted a proposal for the MCAA Medical Research Building Project. Congratulations to the Final Four and Merit Award teams. Final Four teams will present their proposals on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 4th on the main stage at MCAA25 in Austin, TX.

This is the 24th year of the MCAA Student Chapter Competition and the student teams were asked to submit a proposal as the prime mechanical contractor. This included all piping, HVAC, controls, and any other work required by the bid documents. Teams were also tasked with purchasing the equipment and materials and providing all the necessary labor to complete the entire project scope.

Thank you to the following companies for their special contributions to the competition project:

  • Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corporation (supplying the project)
  • DEWALT (sponsoring the competition prizes)
  • Procore (use of their Project Management software)
  • Trimble (use of Trimble Estimation MEP software)
  • Ferguson (providing pricing for pipe valves and fittings)

For a third year, Trimble will be providing a $5,000 scholarship to one competition Final Four participant who has expressed interest in a career as an estimator within the mechanical contracting industry. This scholarship will be presented at the MCAA25 Awards of Excellence Breakfast on Wednesday, March 5th.

Visit the JRGF website for more information about the Trimble scholarship and the many other student scholarships that are available each year. To keep up with the latest on MCAA’s student chapter programming, visit MCAA’s Career Development Initiative page.

Help Those Impacted by the California Wildfires

The MCAA Charitable Fund is collecting donations to help the members and residents is Southern California who have lost their homes and businesses in the California wildfires. Let’s unite as a community to provide hope and support for our family members affected by these fires. Your generosity can make a lasting difference in their recovery.

New Year & New Grants Available for Supporting Internship Programs & Student Chapters

The John R. Gentille Foundation (JRGF) Internship Grant program has been upgraded for 2025 to offer a new level of support for the multiple entities involved with developing the future talent of our industry.

Student Chapter Forms: Due January 15th

Student Chapter Internship Grants are intended to offer additional support to student chapters that are connecting students with internship and full-time employment in the mechanical contracting industry. Chapters are encouraged to utilize this funding to bring additional students to conferences such as the GreatFutures Forum or MCAA Convention.

Student Chapter: Internship Grant Form
  • Due January 15, 2025 for calendar year 2024 interns, funds distributed in March.
  • Submitted by the Faculty or Industry Advisor – one application per chapter.
  • Up to $500 per intern (8-week internship minimum)
  • Photo must be submitted with the intern on the jobsite, at the office, by a company sign, or in branded swag.
Student Chapter: Internship Grant Full-Time New Hire Form
  • Due January 15, 2025 for calendar year 2024 full-time new hires, funds distributed in March.
  • Submitted by the Faculty or Industry Advisor – one application per chapter.
  • Up to $1,000 per full-time new hire. 
  • Photo must be submitted with the new hire on the jobsite, at the office, by a company sign, or in branded swag.

Affiliated Associations Forms: Due April 1, 2025

Grants are intended to offer support for the development and growth of local student chapter programming that creates new employment opportunities or student inclusivity at events with potential employers, mentoring programs, or new student-focused resources.

Affiliated Association: Internship Grant Form
  • Due April 1, 2025 for 2025 plans, notifications in May.
  • Submitted by the Affiliated Association Executives. One application per Affiliated Association, covering all related student chapters.
  • $5,000 grant (5 available).  

Employer Forms: Due April 1, 2025

These internship grants are intended to offer support to companies that are new to offering internships, small companies, or those that are looking to grow their internship program.

Employer: Internship Grant Form
  • Due April 1, 2025, for 2025 planned internships, notifications in May.
  • Submitted by the company. One application per company location.
  • $1,000 grant (25 available)
    • 8-week internship minimum may occur anytime during 2025.
    • Intern may be from any 2- or 4-year accredited college or university.
    • Following the internship, a photo must be submitted with the intern on the jobsite, at the office, by a company sign, or in branded swag.

2024 ‘Legacy’ Internship Grants

Part 1 (Internship) Form
  • Due by January 31, 2025, and then will be discontinued.
  • Companies with 1 intern are eligible for a $1,000 grant. Companies with 2 or more interns may receive a $2,000 grant.  Submit one form for each intern to ensure all interns are eligible for Part 2 upon graduation (full-time new hires).
Part 2 (Full-Time New Hire) Form
  • Due by December 31, 2025, and then will be discontinued.
  • For companies successfully converting an intern from their Part 1 list to a full-time new hire, a $500 check will be mailed to the company, to present to their new hire. New hire conversions are unlimited, but the name must be included from a Part 1 list.

Visit MCAA’s Career Development Initiative page to learn more about student chapter programming or the JRGF website to explore the work JRGF is doing to further education in the mechanical industry.

An Easy Resolution to Keep: Post New Hire and Internship Needs Monthly on the MCAA GreatFutures Job Board

Posting to the MCAA GreatFutures Job Board is quick, easy and an excellent way to keep your company at the front of students’ minds as they search for their next internship or full-time position upon graduation. The job board was created to highlight entry level (no experience required) positions in the mechanical contracting industry. 

Each job is posted for 1 month.  Re-up if it is still available or select a new position to highlight if the position has been filled.  By keeping a resolution to post 12 times throughout 2025, your company will have constant representation on the job board!

Posting Ideas:

  • Full-Time New Hire (May 2025)
  • Summer Internship (May – August 2025)
  • Fall Semester Internship (September – December 2025)
  • Winter Break Mini-Internship (December 2025 – January 2026)
  • Co-Ops
  • Remote Internship

How to Post an Entry-Level Job or Internship

  1.  Login with an MCAA username and password. 
  2.  Click on the job board within the Career Development page. 
  3.  Click Manage My Jobs and Add a Job to create your posting. 
  • Jobs remain active for 1 month to ensure postings stay fresh.
  • When the job is set to expire, a reminder will be sent for you to either “mark as filled” or “duplicate” and repost for another month.
  • Interested students can view postings and submit their contact information and resume. 
  1. Your office will be notified via email when interested students submit their resume. 
  2.  From there, your office is encouraged to continue with your company’s application and interview process. 
VIEW JOB BOARD

New jobs are highlighted every two weeks on the mcaagreatfutures Instagram page.

If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to MCAA’s Michele Hoffman. Visit MCAA’s Career Development Initiative page to learn more about student chapter programming or the JRGF website to explore the work JRGF is doing to further education in the mechanical industry.

Last Call – 2024 Internship Grant Program: Part 1 Deadline is Approaching & Upgraded 2025 Forms Are Now Live!

The 2024 ‘Legacy’ Internship Grant Program will soon be discontinued to allow for exciting upgrades from the The John R. Gentille Foundation (JRGF) in 2025. Check the timelines for important dates regarding the program transition, including several deadlines in January 2025.

2024 ‘Legacy’ Internship Grant Timeline

ProgramGrant TypeAmountSubmitted ByDeadline
2024Part 1 Legacy Grant      (Internship)$1,000 (maximum of 2)CompanyJanuary 31, 2025, then discontinued
2024Part 2 Legacy Grant (Full-Time New Hire)$500 eachCompanyDecember 31, 2025, then discontinued

2025 Internship Program Timeline

ProgramGrant TypeAmountSubmitted ByDeadline
2025Student Chapter: InternshipUp to $500 eachAdvisorJanuary 15, 2025 for 2024 interns
2025Student Chapter: Full-Time New HireUp to $1,000 eachAdvisorJanuary 15, 2025 for 2024 new hires
2025Affiliated Association$5,000 (5 available)Association ExecutiveApril 1, 2025
2025Employer$1,000 (25 available)CompanyApril 1, 2025

2024 ‘Legacy’ Internship Grants

Part 1 (Internship) Form
  • Due by January 31, 2025 and then will be discontinued.
  • Companies with 1 intern are eligible for a $1,000 grant. Companies with 2 or more interns may receive a $2,000 grant.  Submit one form for each intern to ensure all interns are eligible for Part 2 upon graduation (full-time new hires).
Part 2 (Full-Time New Hire) Form
  • Due by December 31, 2025 and then will be discontinued.
  • For companies successfully converting an intern from their Part 1 list to a full-time new hire, a $500 check will be mailed to the company, to present to their new hire. New hire conversions are unlimited, but the name must be included from a Part 1 list.

2025 Internship Program – Forms Now Available!

Student Chapters

Intended to offer additional support to student chapters that are connecting students with internship and full-time employment in the mechanical contracting industry.  Chapters are encouraged to utilize this funding to bring additional students to conferences such as the GreatFutures Forum or MCAA Convention.

Student Chapter: Internship Grant Form
  • Due January 15, 2025 for calendar year 2024 interns, funds distributed in March.
  • Submitted by the Faculty or Industry Advisor – one application per chapter.
  • Up to $500 per intern (8-week internship minimum)
  • Photo must be submitted with the intern on the jobsite, at the office, by a company sign, or in branded swag.
Student Chapter: Internship Grant Full-Time New Hire Form
  • Due January 15, 2025 for calendar year 2024 full-time new hires, funds distributed in March.
  • Submitted by the Faculty or Industry Advisor – one application per chapter.
  • Up to $1,000 per full-time new hire. 
  • Photo must be submitted with the new-hire on the jobsite, at the office, by a company sign, or in branded swag.

Affiliated Associations

Intended to offer support for the development and growth of local student chapter programming that creates new employment opportunities or student inclusivity at events with potential employers, mentoring programs, or new student-focused resources.

Affiliated Association: Internship Grant Form
  • Due April 1, 2025 for 2025 plans, notifications in May.
  • Submitted by the Affiliated Association Executives. One application per Association, covering all related student chapters.
  • $5,000 grant (5 available).

Employers

Intended to offer support to companies that are new to offering internships, small companies, or those that are looking to grow their internship program.

Employer: Internship Grant Form
  • Due April 1, 2025 for 2025 planned internships, notifications in May.
  • Submitted by the company.  One application per company location.
  • $1,000 grant (25 available)
    • 8-week internship minimum may occur anytime during 2025.
    • Intern may be from any 2- or 4-year accredited college or university.
    • Following the internship, a photo must be submitted with the intern on the jobsite, at the office, by a company sign, or in branded swag.

Visit MCAA’s Career Development Initiative page to learn more about student chapter programming or the JRGF website to explore the work JRGF is doing to further education in the mechanical industry.

2024 Internship Grant Program: Part 1 Deadline is Approaching & Upgraded 2025 Forms Are Now Live!

The 2024 ‘Legacy’ Internship Grant Program will soon be discontinued to allow for exciting upgrades from the The John R. Gentille Foundation (JRGF) in 2025. Check the timelines for important dates regarding the program transition, including several deadlines in January 2025.

2024 ‘Legacy’ Internship Grant Timeline

ProgramGrant TypeAmountSubmitted ByDeadline
2024Part 1 Legacy Grant      (Internship)$1,000 (maximum of 2)CompanyJanuary 31, 2025, then discontinued
2024Part 2 Legacy Grant (Full-Time New Hire)$500 eachCompanyDecember 31, 2025, then discontinued

2025 Internship Program Timeline

ProgramGrant TypeAmountSubmitted ByDeadline
2025Student Chapter: InternshipUp to $500 eachAdvisorJanuary 15, 2025 for 2024 interns
2025Student Chapter: Full-Time New HireUp to $1,000 eachAdvisorJanuary 15, 2025 for 2024 new hires
2025Affiliated Association$5,000 (5 available)Association ExecutiveApril 1, 2025
2025Employer$1,000 (25 available)CompanyApril 1, 2025

2024 ‘Legacy’ Internship Grants

Part 1 (Internship) Form
  • Due by January 31, 2025 and then will be discontinued.
  • Companies with 1 intern are eligible for a $1,000 grant. Companies with 2 or more interns may receive a $2,000 grant.  Submit one form for each intern to ensure all interns are eligible for Part 2 upon graduation (full-time new hires).
Part 2 (Full-Time New Hire) Form
  • Due by December 31, 2025 and then will be discontinued.
  • For companies successfully converting an intern from their Part 1 list to a full-time new hire, a $500 check will be mailed to the company, to present to their new hire. New hire conversions are unlimited, but the name must be included from a Part 1 list.

2025 Internship Program – Forms Now Available!

Student Chapters

Intended to offer additional support to student chapters that are connecting students with internship and full-time employment in the mechanical contracting industry.  Chapters are encouraged to utilize this funding to bring additional students to conferences such as the GreatFutures Forum or MCAA Convention.

Student Chapter: Internship Grant Form
  • Due January 15, 2025 for calendar year 2024 interns, funds distributed in March.
  • Submitted by the Faculty or Industry Advisor – one application per chapter.
  • Up to $500 per intern (8-week internship minimum)
  • Photo must be submitted with the intern on the jobsite, at the office, by a company sign, or in branded swag.
Student Chapter: Internship Grant Full-Time New Hire Form
  • Due January 15, 2025 for calendar year 2024 full-time new hires, funds distributed in March.
  • Submitted by the Faculty or Industry Advisor – one application per chapter.
  • Up to $1,000 per full-time new hire. 
  • Photo must be submitted with the new-hire on the jobsite, at the office, by a company sign, or in branded swag.

Affiliated Associations

Intended to offer support for the development and growth of local student chapter programming that creates new employment opportunities or student inclusivity at events with potential employers, mentoring programs, or new student-focused resources.

Affiliated Association: Internship Grant Form
  • Due April 1, 2025 for 2025 plans, notifications in May.
  • Submitted by the Affiliated Association Executives. One application per Association, covering all related student chapters.
  • $5,000 grant (5 available).

Employers

Intended to offer support to companies that are new to offering internships, small companies, or those that are looking to grow their internship program.

Employer: Internship Grant Form
  • Due April 1, 2025 for 2025 planned internships, notifications in May.
  • Submitted by the company.  One application per company location.
  • $1,000 grant (25 available)
    • 8-week internship minimum may occur anytime during 2025.
    • Intern may be from any 2- or 4-year accredited college or university.
    • Following the internship, a photo must be submitted with the intern on the jobsite, at the office, by a company sign, or in branded swag.

Visit MCAA’s Career Development Initiative page to learn more about student chapter programming or the JRGF website to explore the work JRGF is doing to further education in the mechanical industry.

Thanksgiving Break is Prime Time for Internship and Job Browsing

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food and celebration. For college students, it’s also prime time for securing summer employment. The break in classes allows for some extra hours to browse job listings and figure out exactly where they want to be in May 2025.

Offer letters are coming in hot – don’t miss out on securing an intern or full-time new hire from one of our 40+ MCAA student chapters.

How to Post an Entry-Level Job or Internship 

  1.  Login with an MCAA username and password. 
  2.  Click on the job board within the Career Development page. 
  3.  Click Manage My Jobs and Add a Job to create your posting. 
  • Jobs remain active for 1 month to ensure postings stay fresh.
  • When the job is set to expire, a reminder will be sent for you to either “mark as filled” or “duplicate” and repost for another month.
  • Interested students can view postings and submit their contact information and resume. 
  1. Your office will be notified via email when interested students submit their resume. 
  2.  From there, your office is encouraged to continue with your company’s application and interview process. 
VIEW JOB BOARD

New jobs are highlighted every two weeks on the mcaagreatfutures Instagram page.

If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to MCAA’s Michele Hoffman.