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 after hosting seven new and two returning summer interns in Summer 2025
Caliber 1 Construction, a Villa Rica‑based construction company, announced that its internship program Building My Blueprint will operate year‑round, following a successful Summer 2025 session that featured seven new interns and two returning interns. The expansion is framed as a formal step to reinforce workforce development and to prepare the next generation of construction professionals for leadership roles across projects in the region.
Building My Blueprint was launched in 2016 to give students a practical view of the industry, covering project management, job site coordination, and real-world construction environments. Since its inception, the program has welcomed more than 40 college students from across the Southeast, offering a straightforward path from classroom learning to hands‑on work on active sites.
During Summer 2025, Caliber 1 hosted interns from multiple university programs and welcomed back two returning students who continued their development within the company. Returning interns include Emily Kelly from the University of West Georgia, who broadened her focus to HR and administration, and Gabriel Herrera from Kennesaw State University, who continued his time working alongside Caliber 1’s field superintendents. The season provided a practical view of how the firm runs large projects from preconstruction planning through project delivery, with daily involvement on active sites.
Interns work side by side with seasoned field experts and project managers, gaining responsibility as part of ongoing builds that span municipal centers, educational facilities, and retail developments. The experience is designed to translate classroom knowledge into on‑the‑ground skills, from coordinating schedules and safety plans to understanding how on‑site decisions affect budgets and timelines. One participant described the program as notably more hands-on and engaging than other internships, stressing that interns are involved daily and receive mentorship that supports growth. This sentiment aligns with the program’s aim to foster lasting development within the industry.
Leadership at Caliber 1 emphasizes that expanding to a year-round format will allow the company to invest more deeply in future leaders who can contribute across different seasons and project types. The organization notes that the Building My Blueprint program has grown in response to demand and continues to attract students pursuing degrees in construction management, engineering, and related business fields. The program is described as a pathway to practical exposure that aligns with industry needs and long‑term career opportunities in construction.
Beyond the internship itself, the program is viewed as a gateway to ongoing employment opportunities within the company and the broader construction field. Caliber 1 highlights its commitment to mentorship, professional development, and real project challenges as a bridge from student life to professional work. Prospective applicants can learn more and apply via the dedicated program page, which outlines opportunities to join the team at Caliber 1 Construction. The company itself has a long history in the region, marking two decades of operation and continuing growth in its portfolio and impact across projects in the area.
Caliber 1 remains connected to the communities it serves, aligning its year‑round internship plan with the industry need for skilled labor and workplace‑ready graduates. The program’s ongoing work with public and private sector clients demonstrates its commitment to training the workforce that will lead future projects in commercial construction, an important driver of regional economic development.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Building My Blueprint?
- An internship program that provides practical exposure to commercial construction, covering planning through project delivery.
- When did Building My Blueprint start?
- The program began in 2016 and has since supported students from the Southeast.
- How many interns participated in Summer 2025?
- Seven new interns joined the program, with two returning interns continuing their development.
- Who are some returning interns?
- Returning interns include students who expanded their roles within the company and continued learning on active projects.
- What is the significance of expanding to a year‑round internship?
- The expansion aims to deepen workforce development and create more opportunities for hands‑on experience and leadership growth.
- Who can apply for Building My Blueprint?
- Students pursuing studies in construction management, engineering, or related business fields are encouraged to apply.
- Where can interested students apply?
- Through the program page at caliber1construction.com/caliber-1-construction-internships.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Program | Building My Blueprint internship, now year-round expansion |
| Location | Villa Rica, Georgia |
| Launch year | 2016 |
| Past impact | Has hosted over 40 college students from the Southeast |
| Summer 2025 participants | Seven new interns and two returning interns |
| Fields involved | Construction management, engineering, and related business fields |
| Focus areas | Project management, job site coordination, real-world construction environments |
| Future plans | Year-round operation to invest in future industry leaders |
| Website | caliber1construction.com/caliber-1-construction-internships |
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