Congratulations to Jeffrey Woodard, recipient of the DEWALT Patriot Scholarship.

The DEWALT Patriot Scholarship was created to recognize two veterans, or those who are currently serving in the United States military, who have valiantly served their country and have chosen to enter a career in the construction industry.

"Before joining my student chapter, I was unaware of what mechanical construction actually was. Since then, I’ve been exposed to ideas, events, and people who have shaped the trajectory of my future career. Previously I was planning on taking whatever job for whatever contractor to now intentionally seeking out a mechanical contractor upon graduation, hopefully with Mainelli, a company I was connected with and hired as a result of our student chapter’s mentorship program."

Read more about Jeffrey at mcaa.org. ...

Get ready for an unforgettable three-day experience: registration for the 2025 MCAA GreatFutures Forum will open on Tuesday, July 1st, with a registration and hotel deadline of Tuesday, September 9th. Registration for the three-day conference, including the job fair, is complimentary for MCAA Student Chapter Members, Faculty Advisors, MCAA Members, Affiliated Association Executives, and GFF25 Sponsors.

What`s in store:
- Mountains of Opportunity – Hot Potato Panel
- The Power of No
- TP Challenge & Dinner
- Job Fair Breakfast
- Presidential Message from Brian Hughes
- Keynote from Winter Olympian Vince Poscente
- The Mechanical Puzzle Round 2: Hot Water
- Competition Skills: From VDC Strategy to Coordination Success
- Tour of Mechanical Service & Systems, Inc.
- Utah Olympic Oval Dinner, Behind the Scenes and Rink Time
- 2025-2026 Competition Introduction

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Congratulations to Tyler Currie, recipient of the Josam Endowed Scholarship.

Josam Company, a Watts Brand, established this scholarship for a sophomore in an MCAA Student Chapter pursuing a degree in construction management, mechanical engineering or a similar field. Provided that all qualifications are met each year, the recipient will receive the scholarship during their sophomore, junior and senior years of college.

"The thing that is most appealing about mechanical to me is that every job is different no matter what. You may be doing similar work, but it is never the same.... There is always something to learn. I started in the trades as a carpenter and there are only a few materials to use such as metal or wood. That didn’t require enough learning for me and the jobs were very similar. With mechanical, you can’t get bored no matter how hard you try. There is always something more to learn. Mechanical is a versatile trade and you can even have specialties. Some people prefer to work on wastewater plants, some people only do hospitals, or you can work on whatever job you get. I always knew that I would want to work with a specific trade and I think that I have found my niche with mechanical. This is what I plan to stick with for as far as I can see into the future.”

Read more about Tyler at mcaa.org. ...

Students, are you looking for a full time position in mechanical contracting after graduation? Maybe an internship over the summer? MCAA`s job board is designed to help you find the perfect role. Our member companies have posted these openings in the last 2 weeks and are looking to fill them with students from MCAA student chapters, students like you!

To view these openings and to learn more, find the link in our bio to the MCAA job board. Good luck! ...

Congratulations to Gina Carnovale, recipient of the Robert T. Armistead Memorial Scholarship.

This $5,000 scholarship was established by Armistead Mechanical, Inc. and the family of Robert “Bob” Armistead to symbolize his leadership, dedication, and impact on the mechanical contracting industry. In honor of Bob’s service as MCAA President, the selected winners are required to have served in the role as their local student chapter president.

"My involvement with MCAA has been incredibly rewarding throughout my college career, making it challenging to summarize its impact. Since joining my sophomore year, I’ve attended 8 MCAA conferences, visited 8 new cities, built hundreds of new connections and friendships, won scholarships, and gained a wealth of knowledge. If I had to choose one standout experience from college, it would undoubtedly be our MCAA student chapter.

After graduation, I’ll be moving away from Ohio and won’t be able to stay involved with the MCA of Cleveland. However, I still hope to continue mentoring the student chapter – answering questions, offering advice, and celebrating their achievements. I also look forward to attending future conferences to support Kent State from the other side!”

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On Juneteenth, we commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and celebrate the enduring strength, resilience, and contributions of Black Americans. ...

Congratulations to Olivia Kiefer, recipient of the Ferguson Women in the Mechanical Industry Scholarship.

Olivia is one of two recipients of the Ferguson Women in the Mechanical Industry (WiMI) Scholarship. Annually, the two scholarship recipients are invited to attend the WiMI Conference with complimentary registration. This year, the conference will take place in Kansas City, MO from June 16th-18th.

“Mechanical systems are the lungs of every project. They ultimately make the project usable and continue to get more and more complex. As a construction engineering student specializing in mechanical systems, I have realized that they have the greatest effect on energy consumption, sustainability, and human comfort. The largest problems that construction will face in the coming years are water and energy. Mechanical systems directly affect these problems, and I want to have a personal hand in how these problems can be mitigated. There is a huge opportunity for continuous learning, and I love to learn. Being in an industry that values growth and learning is exciting to me."

Read more about Olivia at mcaa.org. ...