Villa Rica, September 5, 2025
News Summary
Villa Rica-based Caliber 1 Construction is expanding its Building My Blueprint internship into a year‑round program after hosting seven new interns and two returning students this summer. The change moves the program beyond a short summer cycle to provide continuous mentorship, rotational exposure across project management, site operations, and administrative roles, and sustained hands‑on work on active commercial projects. The program has placed dozens of college students from across the Southeast, pairing interns with project managers and field superintendents. Caliber 1 is accepting applications from students in construction management, engineering, and business fields.
Caliber 1 Construction Expands Building My Blueprint Internship to Year-Round, Hosting Seven New and Two Returning Interns in Summer 2025
The program update comes from a Villa Rica‑based construction company announcing that its Building My Blueprint internship will operate throughout the year, reinforcing a clear commitment to workforce development and the growth of the next generation of construction professionals. In Summer 2025, the company hosted seven new interns and welcomed back two returning interns, continuing a cycle that began in 2016 and has engaged more than 40 college students from across the Southeast.
Program scope and hands-on learning
The internship program is designed to offer hands-on experience in project management, job site coordination, and real‑world construction environments. Interns operate in close proximity to seasoned field experts and project managers, gaining practical exposure that complements classroom learning. The initiative exposes interns to a range of build types, including municipal centers, educational facilities, and retail developments.
Summer 2025 details
During the Summer 2025 term, Caliber 1 hosted interns from multiple university programs and welcomed back two returning students who continued their development within the company. The year‑round expansion is framed as a strategic effort to deepen investment in developing future leaders for the construction industry, enabling broader and more sustained mentoring and programmatic support.
Leadership perspective and program goals
Leadership notes that the program was created to give students a tangible view of the construction world, moving beyond textbook lessons to active participation on real projects. Expanding the program to operate year‑round is intended to strengthen mentorship, accelerate practical readiness, and build a deeper pool of qualified talent for the industry.
Returning interns and program structure
Returning interns include Emily Kelly of the University of West Georgia, who expanded her focus to include HR and administration, and Gabriel Herrera of Kennesaw State University, who continued his work alongside Caliber 1’s field superintendents. While the public release did not publish the full roster of new Summer 2025 interns, the company affirmed ongoing collaborations with students from several regional programs. The structured program is designed to provide practical exposure to commercial construction, from preconstruction planning to project delivery, with interns working side by side with experienced teams on active builds.
Company background and opportunities
Caliber 1 is a 20th‑anniversary celebration into its two decades of operation as a local construction firm serving the region. With the move to a year‑round internship model, the company invites applicants from students pursuing construction management, engineering, and business‑related fields. Interested candidates can learn more and apply at the official internship page: caliber1construction.com/caliber-1-construction-internships.
What interns gain and how they contribute
The program emphasizes practical exposure to commercial construction, enabling interns to contribute to planning, coordination, and on‑site execution. Participants learn by doing and gain a clearer path toward leadership roles within the industry, with direct interaction with project teams on real projects and high‑impact developments.
FAQ
What is Building My Blueprint?
A hands‑on internship program that provides practical exposure to commercial construction, covering planning through project delivery.
When did Building My Blueprint start and how many participants has it engaged?
The program began in 2016 and has connected with more than forty students from the Southeast since its launch.
How many interns participated in Summer 2025?
Seven new interns joined the program and two returning interns continued their development with the company.
Who were the returning interns mentioned?
Returning interns include Emily Kelly, who broadened her focus to HR and administration, and Gabriel Herrera, who continued work with field superintendents.
Where is Caliber 1 Construction based?
Caliber 1 Construction is based in Villa Rica, Georgia.
How can students apply?
Applicants are invited from students studying construction management, engineering, or business, via the official internship page.
Key features of the post
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program name | Building My Blueprint |
| Program timing | Year‑round expansion of the internship |
| Summer 2025 interns | Seven new interns and two returning interns |
| Program start year | Launched in 2016 |
| Total participants since start | More than 40 college students |
| Locations | Villa Rica, Georgia area |
| Target disciplines | Construction management, engineering, business-related fields |
| Apply at | caliber1construction.com/caliber-1-construction-internships |
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