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Welcome to
UNK
Construction Management
(on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Kearney) |
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2012 Career Fair - Registration Form (pdf) |
Schedule of events (pdf)
| 2011 Career Fair
Invitation from Dr. Larson |
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Light
Commercial/Residential Program Emphasis
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Student
Focused Faculty
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Practical
Laboratory Activities
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Technology
Advanced Student Computer Labs
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Career Fair
and Networking Opportunities with
Industry Professionals
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Excellent
Student Placement Upon Graduation
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 Program
is Accredited by The Association of
Technology, Management and Applied
Engineering
The UNK
Construction Management Program provides a
strong technical and managerial foundation
in residential and light commercial
construction techniques and processes.
Students have participated in unique student
exchanges to Germany and Mexico and have
built over 15 homes for Habitat for
Humanity.
Students gain
additional educational experiences through
active involvement in the Construction
Management Organization (CMO) Interact
and network with fellow classmates,
instructors and construction professionals..
Bowling golfing, fishing and BBQ's are
popular events.
Students have the
opportunity to meet industry professionals
through a program sponsored career fair held
exclusively for Construction Management
students. Company showcases, community
service projects and trips to state and
national conferences are all opportunities
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Management based
internships are required for all Construction
Management students. Internships provide the
opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom
and laboratories and experience the industry first
hand. Permanent job offers are often the
result.
The Construction
Management Program at UNK prepares students for
employment in a variety of construction related
careers. Typical career goals include:
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Superintendent
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Project Manager
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Contractor
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Estimator
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Scheduler
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Safety Engineer
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Subcontractor
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Field Supervisor
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Small class sizes, personal service and
attention from faculty and staff.
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Well equipped laboratory providing a superior
learning environment.
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Ample opportunities to develop a sense of
belonging to the UNK Construction program and
campus community.
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"Real World" experiences contribute to learning
and networking opportunities.
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Financial aid and scholarships are available
through campus and private sector sources.
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" When finding a career after
graduation, I feel like I was granted a great
leg up from those who went to other universities."
" Students enjoy an open
relationship with program faculty
members who are always willing to help."
"The classroom atmosphere was
relaxed making it easy to learn." |
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Call Today
for a Visit:
Dr. Ken Larson, (308) 865-8292
E-Mail: larsonk@unk.edu |
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The UNK
Construction Management Program provides a
strong technical and managerial foundation in
residential and light commercial construction
techniques and processes. The program is affiliated
with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
and the Associated General Contractors (AGC). An active
student organization (CMO) offers students
additional educational experiences in addition to
the opportunity to be involved in civic
contributions, and attendance at state and national
conferences. Please visit
the CM Photo Gallery pages
here including
snapshots of all the
Habitat for Humanity Homes that the UNK CMO has
participated with.
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Real
World Experiences
Why Choose UNK?