The Mechanical Contracting Education & Research Foundation

provides a solid foundation for the growth and success of the mechanical contracting industry.

Hire Interns

Every student chapter member is a potential intern or full-time employee.

MCERF will pay MCAA members $1,000 each for up to two students hired as either interns or full-time employees.

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CMT Video

MCERF CMT VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE!! Learn about MCERF's newest industry offering to raise the level of the "technology" harbor!

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  • MCAA's Vision for GreatFutures for Student Chapter Members

    MCERF Funds Vision of GreatFutures

    MCERF Funds MCAA's Vision for GreatFutures for Student Chapter Members

  • Best and brightest.

    Attracting the Brightest and Best Students

    MCERF invests in programs that attract the best and brightest students to the mechanical and mechanical service industries. LEARN MORE
  • MCAA's Vision for GreatFutures for Student Chapter Members

    Funding Values to Teach our Next Generation

    MCERF underwrites the development of practices, tools, methods, and materials to advance the mechanical contracting and service industries. LEARN MORE
  • Partners hire students and support MCERF programs.

    Our Partners are Vital to Our Continued Success

    MCERF receives support from local MCAA affiliates, manufacturers and suppliers, contractors and individuals to help achieve its goals. LEARN MORE
  • MCERF financially supports Career Development Initiative programs such as the GreatFutures Forum.

    Ensuring all Funds Support our Mission

    MCERF is a 501(c)(3) corporation with a Board of Trustees who oversee all donations received in an ethical manor. LEARN MORE

Education & Careers

MCERF supports programs that attract talented, well-educated, and industrious young professionals to our industry.

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Research

MCERF underwrites industry-critical research, which is conducted by leading researchers and consultants.

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Support Us

A foundation's strength and success depend on its partners-its trustees, financial contributors, and volunteers.

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News & Happenings

Students at MCAA job fair getting hired for internships.

Pace of 2018 MCERF-Funded Internship Grants Leaps Ahead of Last Year

MCAA members are realizing the value of having talented, young interns work at their companies and the numbers are showing it! Data from January 1 to mid-July of 2017 versus the same period in 2018 show dramatic increases in total interns hired and total members hiring those interns; 13% more interns hired by 18% more contractors.

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Sloan Valve is inducted into MCERF Partnership Enterprise at MCAA18.

Sloan Valve Inducted Into MCERF's Partnership Enterprise at MCAA18

MCERF inducted Sloan Valve Company as a Partnership Enterprise member of the Mechanical Contracting Education and Research Foundation. The Partnership Enterprise consists of those who have contributed over $100,000 to the foundation. In recognition of their very generous investment in MCERF, Sloan received a crystal commemorative plate. Parthiv Amin, Chief of Sales and Marketing Officer for Sloan accepted the honor on behalf of company President and CEO Jim Allen.

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