Job Description
Job DescriptionSummer Internship Program – Skilled Trades & Construction Management
Company: Higgins Group Inc.
Location: Wichita, KS & surrounding job sites
Position Type: Paid Summer Internship
Build Your Future This Summer
Higgins Group Inc. is offering a hands-on Summer Internship Program for motivated high school and/or college students interested in exploring careers in construction, skilled trades, and business operations.
This is not a "watch from the sidelines" internship-you'll get real experience, work alongside professionals, and learn skills that can set you up for a long-term career.
Internship Tracks (Exposure May Include):
- Carpentry (Framing, Drywall, ACT Ceilings)
- Glazing (Window & Glass Installation)
- Architectural Millwork (Cabinetry & Custom Fabrication)
- Texture Spray & Finishing
- Estimating (Project Bidding & Cost Analysis)
- Office Administration (HR, Recruiting, Operations)
Interns may rotate between departments or be placed based on interest and availability.
What You'll Do
- Assist crews on active commercial job sites
- Learn and apply basic construction techniques
- Use tools, materials, and safety equipment properly
- Shadow estimators and learn how projects are priced
- Support office teams with administrative tasks
- Participate in mentorship and skill-building sessions
- Gain exposure to real-world job expectations and teamwork
What You'll Learn
- Basic trade skills and job site safety
- How construction projects run from start to finish
- Communication and teamwork in a professional setting
- Work ethic, responsibility, and accountability
- Career pathways in skilled trades and construction management
Qualifications
- High school and/or college student
- Interest in construction, trades, or business operations
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- Dependable and punctual
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Must be able to perform physical tasks (for field roles)
- Must be at least 17 years of age
What We Offer
- Paid internship
- Hands-on, real-world experience
- Mentorship from experienced professionals
- Exposure to multiple career paths
- Opportunity for future employment or apprenticeship
Why Higgins Group?
We are a premier specialty contractor serving the Midwest, focused on delivering high-quality work while developing the next generation of leaders in construction.
At Higgins Group, we believe in:
- Relentless Diligence
- Faithful Stewardship
- Unshakable Integrity
- Respect in Action
- Joy in the Journey
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