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 makes internship program year-round after Summer 2025 intake
Caliber 1 Construction, a Villa Rica-based builder celebrating its 20th year, has expanded its Building My Blueprint internship into a year‑round program after hosting seven new summer interns and two returning interns during Summer 2025. The move is presented as a step to strengthen the company’s role in workforce development and to offer steady, practical training to students pursuing construction‑related careers.
What happened this summer
Over the Summer 2025 term, the company brought on seven new interns from multiple university programs and welcomed back two students who had interned previously. The returning students expanded their responsibilities: one shifted more toward human resources and administration, while the other continued to develop in field supervision alongside Caliber 1’s team of superintendents. The names of the seven new interns were not listed in the company’s summary of the program.
Why the change matters
The company describes the expanded schedule as a way to provide longer, deeper hands‑on experience. Interns are exposed to commercial construction from preconstruction planning to project delivery, working side by side with project managers and field experts. Typical assignments include project management support, job site coordination, and participation in active builds such as municipal centers, schools, and retail developments. The year‑round schedule is expected to let students rotate through more phases of projects and gain broader skills over time.
Program background and reach
Building My Blueprint began in 2016. Since then, the program has had more than 40 college students from across the Southeast participate. The internship emphasizes real‑world experience rather than classroom observation, giving students daily exposure to on-site tasks and project workflows. Interns often work on visible community projects and learn practical site and management skills that help bridge academic studies and career entry.
Roles and learning opportunities
Intern duties typically include assisting with preconstruction planning, job site coordination, tracking project schedules, and supporting communication among subcontractors and owners. Interns frequently shadow seasoned field experts and project managers, take part in daily site meetings, and may help with documentation and safety checks. The returning interns this summer provide concrete examples of how the program supports continuity: one intern broadened her focus to include HR and administration tasks, and another continued to gain experience with field superintendents.
Leadership view and intern experience (paraphrased)
Company leadership frames the program as intentionally practical — designed so students go beyond textbooks and engage with active projects in the field. The year‑round expansion is described as a way to invest more deeply in future leaders by giving them sustained exposure and mentorship. Intern feedback summarized by the company indicates that participants found the work more hands‑on and engaging than other internships and felt genuinely supported by the staff in learning and growing.
Who should apply and how
As the program moves to a continuous schedule, Caliber 1 invites students studying construction management, engineering, and business‑related fields to apply. The online application and program information are available at caliber1construction.com/caliber-1-construction-internships.
Company context
Caliber 1 is based in Villa Rica and recently marked two decades in business. The firm positions the internship as one component of its broader workforce development effort, aimed at preparing students for practical, on‑the‑job roles in commercial construction.
FAQ
How many interns did Caliber 1 host in Summer 2025?
The company hosted seven new interns and two returning interns during Summer 2025.
Is the internship now available year-round?
Yes. Caliber 1 has expanded the Building My Blueprint internship from a summer program to a year‑round initiative.
What kinds of students are eligible to apply?
Students studying construction management, engineering, and business‑related fields are invited to apply.
What will interns learn on the job?
Interns gain hands‑on experience in project management support, job site coordination, preconstruction planning, and real project delivery alongside field staff and project managers.
Where can I find the application?
Application information and instructions are available at caliber1construction.com/caliber-1-construction-internships.
Are returning interns treated differently?
Returning interns often move into expanded responsibilities and deeper roles, such as administrative support, HR tasks, or advanced field work with superintendents.
Key program features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Program start | Launched in 2016 |
| Recent intake | Seven new interns and two returning interns in Summer 2025 |
| Program scope | Now operated year‑round to provide extended hands‑on experience |
| Experience areas | Project management, job site coordination, preconstruction, project delivery |
| Participant reach | More than 40 college students from across the Southeast since 2016 |
| Who should apply | Students in construction management, engineering, and business programs |
| How to apply | caliber1construction.com/caliber-1-construction-internships |
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- Times-Georgian: Building My Blueprint expands to year-round internship
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- Patch: Paulding interns put themselves on the line at Greystone
- Google Scholar: workforce development internships construction
- WJCL: Christian Bailey — Villa Rica missing
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