CTE Internship

PC Construction Company•Burlington, VT

1d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

PC Construction is seeking motivated high school students enrolled in a Construction, Building Trades, or CTE program, as well as recent graduates interested in construction. This paid internship offers hands-on field experience, professional mentorship, and work-based learning during the school year or summer months. Interns work alongside experienced construction professionals on active project sites in Vermont and Maine, with exposure to renovations, new construction, heavy civil work, and industrial upgrades. The position supports participating schools’ work-based learning requirements and provides experience across multiple trades in a safe and supportive environment. The schedule may be full-time or part-time and is flexible around high school CTE scheduling. Compensation is $20–$22 per hour, and interns may be eligible for high school CTE/Co-Op credit.

Requirements

Must be a current high school junior or senior enrolled in an approved Construction, Building Trades, or CTE program, or a recent graduate interested in pursuing a construction career.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, willingness to learn, and ability to work safely in an active construction environment.
Reliable transportation is required.
Appropriate work boots are required.

Responsibilities

Assist with general carpentry, material handling, site organization, and other construction-related activities under the supervision of experienced construction professionals.
Gain exposure to construction drawings, jobsite operations, hand and power tools, safety procedures, and project coordination.
Work alongside craftspeople, foremen, and project teams on active construction sites.