Career Development Initiative

MCAA’s Career Development Initiative helps MCAA members connect with students for internships or full-time employment.

During the annual GreatFutures Forum, students from nearly 50 student chapters and MCAA member companies gather for three days of student-focused education sessions that highlight the mechanical contracting industry, fun peer-to-peer relationship building, and most importantly, a chance to network with potential employers.

MCAA Student Chapter Conferences

Previous GreatFutures Forum Videos

• 2024 GreatFutures Forum
• 2023 GreatFutures Forum
• 2022 GreatFutures Forum
• 2021 GreatFutures Forum
• 2019 GreatFutures Forum
• 2017 GreatFutures Forum

Additional Conference Video Highlights

• Safety & Health Conference
• MEP Innovation Conference
• WiMI Conference
• MCAA Annual Convention
• MSCA Annual Conference

What Is Mechanical Contracting?

Beyond the Classroom Series

The MCAA Beyond the Classroom videos showcase how MCAA student chapter members and MCAA members alike are benefiting from the MCAA Career Development program. This video series shares the opportunities and careers available to students in the mechanical industry.

Student Quick Links

• GreatFutures Job Board
• Student Scholarships
• Student Chapter Grants & Awards
• Student Chapter Competition
• 2026-2027 Master Calendar
• What Is Mechanical Contracting Video

Faculty Quick Links

• Student Chapter – Internship Grant
• Faculty Education, Grants & Awards
• Research Funding
• New Student Chapter MOU
• Traveling with MCAA 101 PPT
• Student Drinking Policy

Employer & Local Affiliate Quick Links

• GreatFutures Universities
• GreatFutures Job Board
• Employer – Internship Grant
• Affiliated Association – Internship Grant

Resource Guides

• Mechanical Education Basics Guide
• Recruitment Guide
• Internship Guide