Internship Grants
MCAKC interns working for signatory contractors is a win-win for the mechanical contracting industry. Employers get top talent and build a pipeline of future employees. Students gain experience, create connections, and further their interest in mechanical contracting.At the discretion of our Board of Directors, this program extends a $3,000 Supplemental Internship Grant to MCAKC Signatory Contractors with a maximum of four (4) per contractor.
Remember: Signatory contractors must submit each intern’s pay stub as verification of 400 hours (minimum) of employment.
JRGF Internship Grant Program
The John R. Gentille Foundation (JRGF) was founded in 1989 by members of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) as a means to provide needed education, research programs, and products that the association either could not or should not undertake.
MCAA internship grants are intended to offer support to companies that are new to offering internships, small companies, or those that are looking to grow their internship program. Only one application will be accepted per company location and one grant may be award per company, with only 25 available.
Submitted Interns must be students in good standing at an accredited college or university, with a minimum internship duration of 8 weeks.
Submit an application by April 1, 2026.
MCAA Internship Guide Resources
MCAA Internship Job Board
MCAA Scholarships
Video Resource: What is Mechancial Contracting?
Questions
Kathleen Livingston at 913.948.9200
The John R. Gentille Foundation (JRGF) was founded in 1989 by members of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) as a means to provide needed education, research programs, and products that the association either could not or should not undertake.
MCAA internship grants are intended to offer support to companies that are new to offering internships, small companies, or those that are looking to grow their internship program. Only one application will be accepted per company location and one grant may be award per company, with only 25 available.
Submitted Interns must be students in good standing at an accredited college or university, with a minimum internship duration of 8 weeks.
Submit an application by April 1, 2026.
MCAA Internship Guide Resources
MCAA Internship Job Board
MCAA Scholarships
Video Resource: What is Mechancial Contracting?
Questions
Kathleen Livingston at 913.948.9200

