Oftedal Construction provides three $500 scholarships to support construction workforce

Oftedal Construction has established a new scholarship for those earning a certificate in Construction Staking and GPS at Casper College.

“Oftedal Construction is establishing the Construction Staking and GPS Technology Scholarship to help support students who are preparing to enter the construction workforce,” said Matt Gagnon, Oftedal Construction GPS manager. “As construction technology continues to advance, there is a growing need for skilled workers who understand modern layout, staking, and GPS systems used in heavy civil construction,” he added.

Three $500 scholarships will be awarded in the spring semester. To qualify, applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0, be enrolled in six credit hours, major in construction staking and GPS studies and be enrolled in CNTK 2530, Construction Staking and GPS.

While financial need is not required, applicants must provide a 150- to 300-word essay explaining why they want to take CNTK 2530, their intended career path, and how they would use the scholarship. Applicants may also submit a letter of reference from an instructor or employer.

“This scholarship is intended to reduce barriers for students enrolling in the CNTK 2530 Construction Staking and GPS Technology class and to encourage more individuals to pursue careers in construction, surveying, and related fields,” said Gagnon.

Oftedal Construction hopes to help strengthen the future construction workforce by investing in practical skills that are directly applicable in the field and supporting hands-on technical training.

Casper College makes it easy to apply for this and other Casper College scholarships.

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