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Internships Overview

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Internships Overview

Jumpstart Your Career

C.W. Matthews offers paid internships in the following categories:

  • College Summer Internship (8 -12 Week Program)
  • High School Summer Internship (8 – 12 Week Program)
  • High School Work Based Learning Internships (Semester or Year Long Program)

All internships are structured to educate and offer hands-on experiences in a broad range of positions from heavy equipment operations, surveying, traffic control, asphalt manufacturing, asphalt milling, asphalt and concrete installation, bridge construction, quality control and equipment maintenance. You choose the path that sounds the most fun and exciting to you, then begin paving the way to your future career with the company that is leading the heavy highway construction industry in the south, C.W. Matthews.

Internship Openings

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Internship Openings

Explore Internship Opportunities Today

CWM internships are available throughout our region. Explore opportunities and get started building your future.

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Hands-On Training & Experience

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Hands-On Training & Experience

High School Partnerships & Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program

C.W. Matthews is active in high schools throughout Georgia, partnering with educators to create unique hands-on activities that expose students to the Heavy Highway Construction Industry. We are the first contractor in the world to pilot the Caterpillar curriculum that goes hand in hand with the state-of-the-art Caterpillar simulators, with our employees in our very own CWM Apprenticeship Program.

And with our success, we have worked closely with CAT Simulators to create a custom designed program that is now being implemented in high schools across the state of Georgia. No contractor takes a more active role in raising up the next generation of talent for our industry than C.W. Matthews.

Celebrating Your Success

Celebrating Your Success

CWM Career Signing Days

Starting your career in the construction industry is a BIG deal and getting an early start is even more important! To celebrate high school graduates starting their careers with C.W. Matthews, we regularly host Signing Day events that include custom jerseys, contract signings, and a huge welcome from our leadership.

Internship Benefits

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Internship Benefits

Why Intern at C.W. Matthews?

C.W. Matthews is Georgia’s leading heavy highway construction contractor and an employer of more than 1,300 top industry professionals. An internship with our company is a chance to jumpstart your career by learning from the best.

Benefits of our internship

Earn Income
C.W. Matthews internships are leading the pack on starting pay, with the opportunity to receive pay increases for every summer you return.
Gain Real Experience
Interns gain hands-on experience you can’t get in a classroom. This experience gives you an invaluable edge upon returning to the classroom, making it easier to apply concepts to your coursework.
Learn the Industry
Heavy highway construction is incredibly broad in its opportunities for building a career. Internships are a great introduction to the various career paths available and can help you determine which area you wish to pursue.
Make Connections
As an intern, you will form connections with other professionals to help you in your career, whether you choose to work for C.W. Matthews or elsewhere. These relationships are an important part of getting started in our industry.
Fulfill Course Credits
C.W. Matthews internships don’t just provide experience; they also provide course credits towards your high school diploma, through the Work-Based Learning program at your high school; and credits toward your degree at the college and university level.
Find Opportunities
Ultimately, our internships are designed to help students start their careers in the construction industry. While interning with C.W. Matthews, you’ll be exposed to opportunities for full-time employment post-graduation.

What my internship did for me

“I’ve learned so much and have networked with so many people. The skills I’ve gained will be useful anywhere I go and no matter what industry I work in.”
Samuel Sparks, Intern
Samuel Sparks
College intern

High School Outreach

Learn Construction in High School with CWM

For decades, high school students everywhere have been told they must go to college in order to be successful. But college isn't for everyone. The good news is, there are more fulfilling options than you've been told. A career in heavy highway construction can be lucrative and meaningful. We’re spreading the word, and creating incredible opportunities for high school students throughout our state.

High School PAID Internships
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High School PAID Internships
Our paid internship program introduces current high school students to the construction industry and its potential career opportunities. Students can learn about the process of building roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure—all while earning money.
High School PAID Work-Based Learning Internships
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High School PAID Work-Based Learning Internships
Work-Based Learning internships give high school students a more hands-on experience working in various fields.
Career Signing Days for all high school graduates
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Career Signing Days for all high school graduates
Starting your career is worth celebrating! We host signing events to welcome newly hired graduates to our team.
Partnerships with elementary, middle, and high schools
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Partnerships with elementary, middle, and high schools
We’re excited to be visiting schools throughout the state to host educational events about what makes our industry great.
Equipment Operator Training
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Equipment Operator Training
C.W. Matthews gives high school students hands-on training experience with heavy equipment by bringing high-tech simulators into classrooms throughout Georgia.