Building the future of the precast concrete industry
The NPCA Foundation’s mission is to strengthen the future of the precast industry and its people by attracting, engaging and developing our prospective workforce to preserve and grow our shared legacy.
Programs tailored for your future
NPCA Foundation seeks to provide educational and training opportunities and other programs, opportunities and experiences to individuals seeking to create a career working in the precast industry.
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Scholarships
The Foundation provides scholarships to students enrolled in any civil engineering, architectural, construction, and related program, including community college, technical education institutions and certificate programs. As a sponsor of the annual ASCE Concrete Canoe National Competition, we also provide scholarships to cover construction and travel costs. -
InternshipsAn internship at a precast plant is one of the most valuable experiences you can have — and it increases your scholarship award every year you complete one. We'll help you find a placement. -
Competitions
The NPCA Foundation Precast Solutions Student Competition challenges students to solve real-world problems using precast concrete. Winners receive cash prizes. -
Student organization microgrants
Are you part of a student organization working on a project or activity that involves precast concrete or construction innovation? The NPCA Foundation wants to team up with you. Apply for a microgrant and let's build something together.
Support our work
Pledge your support for the NPCA Foundation’s mission and help shape what comes next for the precast concrete industry.
- 100+ students funded since 1989
- $600,000+ raised through the Silent Auction
- 35+ years building the future of precast
Our flexible donor program includes several rewarding ways to give, and every contribution counts immediately toward your recognition level.
Donate today
Pledge your support for the NPCA Foundation’s mission.
“I feel extremely lucky and honored to receive this opportunity with the NPCA Foundation. NPCA has a strong community, and it seems like there’s a lot of networking to help my future in the industry.”
Jacob Steinhoff
South Dakota State
South Dakota State