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Posted: September 13, 2024
Viking Construction presents the 2024 Viking Construction Education Award to Palma
safety director at Viking Construction and Ethan Palma.
Bridgeport, CT Ethan Palma of Monroe, Conn., has been awarded the 2024 Viking Construction Education Award. Palma, who plans to study Safety & Occupational Health-Construction Management at Keene State College in New Hampshire, will receive $1,000 per year each year he remains in the program (up to $4,000 total).
Viking created this scholarship in 2012 to support the general community and those pursuing construction-related careers. To date, the company has committed $52,000 to students. Applicants need to complete an in-depth submission and essay along with an in-person interview to be considered for the award, and they must maintain a 2.7 grade point average minimum to continue to receive the award.
Applications for the 2025 award will be available in the spring at http://vikingconstruction.net.
Founded in 1991, Viking Construction, Inc., is a family-owned company of craftsmen in all areas of construction. The company strongly believes in personal involvement, quality control, and sound financial management.
Its award-winning portfolio includes historic renovations, wastewater treatment facilities, pharmaceutical plants, churches, schools, assisted living facilities, office buildings, industrial manufacturing plants and large-scale affordable housing projects throughout Connecticut and New York.
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