The HRCC Build Your Future Scholarship

Words: Jennifer WilkersonFor nearly 20 years, NCCER has been a proud supporter of HRCC. NCCER’s Build Your Future initiative seeks to enhance the image of the industry and recruit individuals into long-term, rewarding careers in the construction industry. The HRCC Build Your Future Scholarship can help bridge the skills gap by providing financial help to those seeking training.

The construction industry needs today’s best and brightest to become the leaders of our future workforce. This scholarship will provide opportunities for these individuals to get started on their path to a successful career.

Scholarship winners will be awarded $500 a year to help cover training costs.

The application process is open. Applicants can be a high school senior, military member, post-secondary student or anyone who is planning to attend a technical school or approved training program.

The application deadline is November 15, 2016. Click here to apply.
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