From Apprentice to Leader: Austin
November 14, 2022
You may come into Interstates with big dreams to be a leader, and we want to make that happen. Hear from Austin Schmidt, Superintendent, how he started as an apprentice…
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Using FLE as an Opportunity for Growth
July 11, 2022
From March to June, our Sioux Center, IA office is hustling and bustling. Over 200 craft team members and leaders meet for annual training called Field Leader Excellence (FLE). They…
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Day in the Life of the Director of Automation
April 12, 2022
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to have a career in automation? Michael De Boer answers the questions below about his career path at Interstates and what it’s like…
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Day In The Life Of An Engineer
February 24, 2022
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an engineer? It’s National Engineers Week, and Zach McBrayer answers questions below about his career path and what you might expect…
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Can You See Yourself as an Apprentice?
November 8, 2021
Each year we have a handful of students that graduate from our apprenticeship program. Since 2002, there have been 401 graduates of our program with 160 apprentices currently in our…
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Field Leader Excellence: Connection, Learning and Growth
July 2, 2021
Over the last six months, we’ve welcomed over 180 of our craft leaders from across our job sites to our Sioux Center, IA, office. Why? They are part of Field…
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Reaching Success in Apprenticeship
May 11, 2021
We’re celebrating another season of successful apprenticeship graduates. These individuals come from various career paths, but this program has set up each graduate for their own success. Keep reading to…
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Day in the Life of a Foreman
May 6, 2021
Have you ever wondered about becoming a foreman? Interstates’ Jerrad Brantley, one of EC&M’s 2021 30 Under 30 All Stars, answers questions below about his career path and what you…
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