For nearly 30 years, Aldridge has opened its doors to aspiring young professionals interested in the construction industry. Last week, 31 college students joined the Aldridge family for the summer at offices and job sites across the country. To ensure that they receive the best experience, each intern is assigned a mentor to shadow for the summer.
While our program may look a little different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Aldridge has adapted a “can't-hold-us-back” mindset that has provided a learning experience on how to quickly adapt and overcome obstacles. One example of this was providing virtual job site tours during onboarding rather than the traditional job site visit. Additionally, we have taken numerous precautions to ensure that our interns and employees alike feel comfortable and safe while working in the office, on a job-site, or from home.
From over 200 applicants, we selected 7 returning interns and 24 new, making this group the largest class in Aldridge history. We are proud to support the Women in Construction movement and are happy to report that more than 25% of our interns are female. These passionate college students represent 24 different universities from all over the country.
Bradley University | Butler University | University of California Merced
CalState Long Beach | Carthage College | University of Denver in Colorado
Ferris State University | University of Florida | University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Indianapolis | University of Kentucky | Iowa State University
University of Iowa | Luther College | University of Maryland
Milwaukee School of Engineering | University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Purdue University | Saint Louis University | Slippery Rock University
Valdosta State University | Western Illinois University
Wisconsin Lutheran College | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Aldridge looks forward to providing an unforgettable experience this summer. The interns will complete on-boarding activities, develop networking skills, contribute to projects of every size and scope, present project findings, and learn from numerous company experts, all of which will help launch their future careers.
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