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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Shaping tomorrow’s workforce by showing up in
our schools and communities.

EXPLORE CAREERS

OUR GOAL

Through school partnerships, community involvement, and hands-on experiences, we showcase the roadmap of career opportunities available at Ellingson.

We want to give future employees a clear path to success in the construction industry, whether they’re high school students, college students, or experienced tradespeople.

EXPLORE CAREERS

YOUR CAREER PATH WITH ELLINGSON

At Ellingson, we don’t just offer jobs, we help you build a career.

Here’s how you can grow with us:

LABORER

Laborer in safety gear using a shovel to dig, representing career opportunities in the construction industry with Ellingson Companies.

Star t your career in the trades with hands-on experience, training, and mentorship from experienced crews.

OPERATOR

Excavator operator in safety gear maneuvering a construction machine, symbolizing career opportunities in the construction industry at Ellingson Companies.

Advance into specialized equipment operation while sharpening decision-making and leadership abilities.

FOREMAN

Construction worker in safety gear, highlighting career opportunities at Ellingson Companies, symbolizing hands-on training and mentorship in the trades.

Continue developing skills while leading smaller tasks and responsibilities on the job.

SUPERINTENDENT

Three construction workers in safety vests and hard hats, representing teamwork and leadership in the trades at Ellingson Companies.

Take charge of leading crews, managing projects in the field, and building advanced leadership skills.

LEADERSHIP
& SPECIALIZED ROLES

Construction professional in safety gear with arms crossed, representing leadership and career growth in the trades at Ellingson Companies.

Grow into higher leadership positions or pursue specialized career paths within Ellingson

Start your career in the trades with hands-on experience, training, and mentorship from experienced crews.

Advance into specialized equipment operation while sharpening decision-making and leadership abilities.

Continue developing skills while leading smaller tasks and responsibilities on the job.

Take charge of leading crews, managing projects in the field, and building advanced leadership skills.

Grow into higher leadership positions or pursue specialized career paths within Ellingson.

HOW WE SHOW UP IN COMMUNITIES

Partner Schools & Programs

We proudly partner with schools including Central Lakes College (CLC), Triton, Goodhue, Hayfield, Blooming Prairie, Owatonna, and more engaging students in a variety of ways. Our team visits classrooms to share real-world experiences, hosts tours of our shops and job sites, and actively participates in community career fairs and events. Each connection helps students see the potential for growth in the trades and opens doors to meaningful career opportunities with us, while showing up for our communities!

Group of students engaged in a classroom setting, listening to a speaker from Ellingson Companies, with materials on tables, highlighting community engagement and career opportunities in trades.
Children wearing Ellingson-branded shirts standing in the back of a white pickup truck at a community event, with grain silos and a service building in the background, showcasing Ellingson's engagement in local initiatives.
White Chevrolet truck with Ellingson branding, towing a black cylindrical trailer, parked at a community event, children sitting on the truck's bed, clear blue sky in the background.
Students and instructor engaged in a discussion during a classroom session at Ellingson Companies, highlighting community involvement in career development and trade education.
Ellingson Companies representative engaging with students at a community career fair, showcasing career opportunities in the trades with informational materials and interactive displays.
Participants in festive attire at the Owatonna Holiday Lighted Parade, featuring Ellingson-branded hats and colorful lights, promoting community engagement and local initiatives.
Students engaging with a JCB construction vehicle during a hands-on learning experience at Ellingson Companies, showcasing community involvement and career exploration in the trades.
Students and professionals engaged in a classroom visit at Ellingson Companies, discussing career opportunities in the trades.
Group of four individuals wearing maroon "Homecoming" shirts, standing next to an Ellingson-branded truck, showcasing community engagement at a local event.
Students engaged in a classroom presentation about construction equipment operation, featuring multiple screens displaying instructional content and a speaker leading the session.
Students engaging at a career fair booth featuring Ellingson Companies, displaying promotional materials, hard hats, and trade-related items in a school gymnasium.
Ellingson Companies representatives at a career showcase event, displaying promotional materials, safety gear, and engaging with attendees to promote community involvement and career opportunities in the trades.
Students engaged in a classroom presentation, with a teacher speaking and a projector displaying information, highlighting community engagement and career opportunities in trades.
Person speaking at Ellingson Companies booth during career expo, engaging with students about trade opportunities, featuring safety gear and promotional materials.
Group of students wearing safety helmets engaged in a workshop at Ellingson Companies, listening to a team member discussing career opportunities in the trades.
Group of students wearing hard hats in a classroom setting, participating in a leadership training session with Ellingson Companies, showcasing community engagement in career development.

Don’t see your school listed here? Contact us! Our team will be more than happy to be involved. hr@ellingsoncompanies.com

We are proud members of these chamber organizations

  • New Ulm Chamber of Commerce
  • Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Kasson Chamber of Commerce
  • Blooming Prairie Chamber of Commerce
  • Fargo-Moorhead West Fargo Chamber
  • Wahpeton-Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce
  • Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce

JOIN US ON THIS JOURNEY

Whether you’re exploring a career in the trades, looking for mentorship, or seeking long-term growth opportunities, Ellingson is here to help you build your future.

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