Congratulations to Sophia Bernhard, Recipient of the Ferguson Women in the Mechanical Industry Scholarship

“From my involvement with MCAA, I have gained a plethora of valuable resources and skills that further advance my personal and professional development. For instance, I acquired new perspectives from other members of the student chapter who have experience in the mechanical contracting field. Specifically, I learned their tips and tricks for tackling the student chapter project and how to successfully navigate the provided Procore software.

My networking skills grew as I was able to connect with a variety of mechanical contracting professionals and hear their stories and perspectives on the field. Most importantly, I’m gaining a multidisciplinary background with my involvement with MCAA. Not only am I learning how to efficiently and effectively address a problem and dive deeper into the nuances of mechanical contracting in general, but I’m now sharing the knowledge I acquired from my internship with fellow team members.

In five years, I strive to further advance my career in the mechanical contracting field by taking on greater responsibilities and transitioning into a project management role where I can continue leading my company to success and expand my critical thinking strategies. Moreover, I also plan to take on a position within MCAA where I hope I could be a mentor for a student chapter in a university setting. I want to give back to the community that has continuously helped me grow.”

MCAA and the John R. Gentille Foundation congratulate Sophia on this prestigious scholarship and thank Ferguson for their commitment to supporting students interested in pursuing a career in the mechanical contracting industry.