Construction workforce programs are giving students more opportunities to gain direct exposure to project delivery before entering the industry. Power Design's 2026 summer internship program brought 61 students into 10 weeks of hands-on work across 12 teams.
The program combined field assignments, mentorship and professional development, allowing interns to work alongside Power Design personnel and experience construction operations firsthand.
Participants were involved in real project work and visited jobsites across the country as part of the program. The exposure provided interns with opportunities to observe construction activities outside a traditional classroom setting and interact with professionals working in different areas of the business.
Power Design also incorporated mentorship and engagement activities into the internship experience. Interns had opportunities to connect with company leaders, build professional relationships and participate in community-focused activities during the summer.
The 10-week structure gives students a concentrated introduction to construction operations while allowing them to explore potential career paths within the industry.
Power Design considers its internship program part of a broader effort to develop future employees and leaders. The company also offers Power Track, which provides additional development opportunities for early-career team members following graduation.
The internship program gives students an opportunity to build practical skills and industry connections before beginning full-time careers. For Power Design, the program provides an early connection with potential future talent across multiple areas of its construction operations.
For construction companies facing continued demand for skilled professionals, structured internship programs can provide students with early exposure to field operations and the range of careers available across project delivery.
Power Design's 2026 program combined jobsite experience, mentorship and professional development for 61 participants, creating a direct pathway for students to learn about construction careers while supporting the industry's next generation of workers.
Source: Power Design.
