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About the Foundation

The NPCA Foundation partners with NPCA to advance the long-term generational health and viability of the precast concrete industry.

Our mission is to strengthen the future of the precast industry and its people by attracting, engaging and developing the next generation to preserve and grow our shared legacy.

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Our history

Since 1989, the NPCA Foundation has provided scholarships to more than 100 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in civil engineering, architectural and construction-related programs. Our program offerings for students have since grown to include internship placement, student competitions, grants, mentoring, military service community outreach and the annual Silent Auction, which has raised more than $600,000 since 2014.

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Strategic plan

The Foundation’s 2025 multi-year strategy is built around four objectives:

  • Develop the next generation

    Develop and nurture the next generation of talent by preparing them to enter the workforce, to lead, and to innovate while maintaining the industry’s tradition of excellence. This initiative, which includes expanding our programs to reach high school students, college students and the military service community, sits at the center of the strategy and is supported by industry awareness and community connections, all made possible by a strong operational core.

  • Elevate industry awareness

    Elevate awareness and interest in the precast industry by generating excitement for the work and promoting it as a desirable place to grow meaningful and stable careers.

  • Promote community connection

    Create a highly engaged and welcoming community by connecting members of the precast industry with the Foundation’s work and the people it serves.

  • Enable foundation success

    Create systems to foster ongoing support and sustained commitment to the Foundation’s work, and to grow available resources.
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Student construction interns working on a project together

Every dollar goes toward scholarships, internships, competitions, grants, veteran outreach and mentoring.

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