BREESE, Ill. – Poettker Construction has awarded four $500 scholarships to high school seniors through the company’s NextGen program.
Rooted in its community engagement core value and dedication to educating students and teachers about construction, Poettker Construction founded its NextGen community outreach program to support hands-on learning, student resources and future workforce development.
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
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.