A Look Into CWC's Construction Internship Program | Bethesda, MD
Intern Site Walk at The Langley School in Mclean, VA
The Summer interns participated in a superintendent site walk at The Langley School in McLean, VA. The interns toured the construction site and learned what different jobs entail from Superintendent, Eric Van Why, Project Manager, Nick Yager, and Assistant Superintendent, Alex Bruhn. The CWC interns gained insight from the project team and received insightful advice from them.
Intern, Amber Golden, who is working on The Langley School project this Summer said:
“Hearing about Nick and Eric’s career paths and how they earned their positions as a Project Manager and Superintendent was really interesting! I’ve really enjoyed seeing everything that goes on during the final stages of a project and learning everything that goes into finishing a building.”
Multifamily Project at Howard University
Dallas Brooks is a project engineer intern working on CWC's 2711 Georgia Avenue multifamily project at Howard University. A rising junior at Howard University pursuing an architecture degree, Brooks chose this internship to gain experience and a perspective in construction and determine if she would like to take her architecture expertise to this direction. Last semester, Brooks took a construction course that taught her the fundamentals of the field. Eager to learn more, she chose to intern for Coakley & Williams Construction this summer. Brooks learned about the CWC Summer internship program through her Howard University classmate and CWC Summer intern, Solomon Alvarez-Gibson. Both interns study architecture and have had several classes together but also work at 2711 Georgia Avenue.
CWC Volunteers at the First Ever Camp NAWIC
CWC NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) members, and Summer interns volunteered in the first ever Camp NAWIC in collaboration with ABC Greater Washington and NAWIC at Thomas Edison High School of Technology in Sliver Spring, MD. The CWC team taught high schooler girls the preconstruction process and assisted them with a mock bid day activity.
CWC Marketing Intern, Sophia Ford, Shares Experience
Recently graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Communication; construction was the last industry Sophia thought to enter. Fast forward to 10 weeks later, she feels she now has a clearer picture of what she wants her career to look like: “The internship program at CWC taught me so much about what goes on in this industry and allowed me to explore several avenues. I appreciated being able to practice skills I learned in the classroom and utilizing them in the professional world, such as writing blogs and social media engagement.” Sophia enjoyed being challenged by her team but was also encouraged and pushed to want to learn more. She enjoyed the various training events hosted for interns, her favorite being Soft Skills for Young Professionals. Hosted by Tyler Merrill, the training showcased the importance of networking and taught the interns the importance of professionalism. Going onto the project sites was another favorite part of her internship experience because it allowed her to see the hard work of her coworkers paying off. Sophia recommended CWC’s internship program to any student seeking an internship opportunity.
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Angie Perdomo, a current Don Bosco high school student interning with our preconstruction team, was recently featured on Fox5's local news while promoting the 3rd annual Cristo Rey Cup.
We want to give a big welcome and shout-out to our 2023 Summer Interns!
Read how CWC shares a passion for making a difference for Type 1 Diabetes by joining the 2023 JDRF Real Estate Games.
CWC is pleased to announce that we have been named a Best Place to Work by The Washington Business Journal for a second consecutive year.
CWC planned a series of celebrations throughout March at CWC Headquarters and on our construction project sites to celebrate our fantastic team.
CWC’s Women in Construction Meet Georgetown Visitation’s STEM Club
As the summer ends, we want to showcase some highlights from this year’s internship program! From project tours to professional training sessions, these rising stars excelled in their roles and enjoyed learning about the construction industry.
CWC volunteered at the first-ever Camp NAWIC in collaboration with ABC Greater Washington at Thomas Edison High School of Technology in Silver Spring, MD
Read The Washington Post article about CWC’s five-story, 140,000-square-foot mixed-use building currently under construction by Howard University campus at 2711 Georgia Ave NW.
Students at Smothers Elementary School in Washington, DC buried a time capsule to commemorate their new school building.
CWC Summer intern, Dallas Brooks has the opportunity this summer to work on the 2711 Georgia Ave project at the school she attends, Howard University.
For the first time in three years, CWC participated in the 2022 JDRF Real Estate Games to help raise $615,000 for Type 1 diabetes research.
We want to give a big welcome and shout-out to our 2022 Summer Interns!
Watch our video Build With The Best! Learn more about Coakley & Williams Construction.
Celebrating Employee Appreciation Day…watch our video: A Shout Out To Our Team. Your construction career path starts at workatcwc.com
CWC and Rock Creek Property Group will break ground on a large mixed-use project on Howard University’s campus this month. The five-story building will house residential units, development offices for the university, and much more.
Learn about Adriana's construction career path at Coakley & Williams Construction. Your construction career path starts at workatcwc.com
Our construction team has a message about safety and eye protection.
The Loop, Coakley & Williams Construction’s new intranet site, was recognized and named Best Website by the SMPS DC in their 2021 Marketing Communications Awards.
A BIG shout out and congratulations to the CWC Marketing Team - Winners of the 2021 NAIOP DC|MD Best Marketing Program!
The newly renovated space is enjoyed by all and proudly received the ABC Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Award.
See our video. Thank you to everyone who participated in #constructionsafetyweek. Take the tips, lessons and training you learned this week and remember to be present, be focused and be safe - each & every day.
We kick off Construction Week 2021 with our new video ”Building Safely For 60 Years”
Design met construction when Marymount University Interior Design graduate students, alum and Vice President of Coakley Williams & Construction, Sherry Kissal, and Project Engineer, Andrew Moore, toured Long Bridge Park Aquatics & Fitness Center.
Track star, Aaron Robinson, began his internship with Coakley & Williams Construction in June 2019 through the University of Maryland (UMD) InTERPship Academy.
The future looks bright for 2019 Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) High School senior, Lorris Watson, who interned with Coakley & Williams Construction for four months and graduated last Thursday
Learn more about our 2023 Summer Internship program. Together, we will shape a successful future where innovation, excellence, and inclusivity are paramount.