海角社区app awarded four聽$500 scholarships to high school seniors through the company鈥檚聽NextGen program.聽Rooted in its Community Engagement Core Value and dedication to educating students and teachers about construction, 海角社区app founded its NextGen community outreach program to support hands-on learning, student resources, and future workforce development.
鈥淎t Poettker, we believe early exposure to construction, along with hands-on learning, inspires students and supports the future of our industry and communities,鈥� said Jon Carroll, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at 海角社区app. 鈥淭hrough NextGen, we鈥檙e blessed to support schools with resources that enhance student learning and to recognize the next generation of construction professionals. These grants and scholarships reflect our commitment to making a meaningful impact where we live and work.鈥�
Poettker prides itself on preparing the next generation of leaders. This year, Poettker awarded scholarships to the following high school students planning to pursue a college degree or trade school certification in construction or a related field:
Ethan Habermehl, Columbia High School聽
Ethan Habermehl, a senior at Columbia High School, received a $500 NextGen scholarship to put toward a degree in Civil Engineering from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Owen Menke, Columbia High School
Owen Menke, a senior at Columbia High School, received a $500 NextGen scholarship to put toward a Construction Management degree from Missouri State University.
Titan Hires, Litchfield High School
Titan Hires, a senior at Litchfield High School, received a $500 NextGen scholarship to put toward his Business Management degree at Rockford University.
Zachary Duffie, Freeburg High School
Zachary Duffie, a senior at Freeburg High School, received a $500 NextGen scholarship to put toward a Construction Management degree from Southeast Missouri State University.
NextGen also serves as a platform for educating students about the industry. Poettker hosts project site tours for students and faculty, engages students in hands-on STEM activities, drone demonstrations, and hosts important construction milestone events, such as groundbreakings and ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
