Haugland Group’s Earn and Learn Program Graduating 120+ NYC and Long Island Students—With Sports Power Infrastructure and Citi Field Fan Experience Elevating the Celebration

Haugland Group’s Earn and Learn Program Graduating 120+NYC and Long Island Students—With Sports Power Infrastructure and Citi FieldFan Experience Elevating the Celebration

New York, NY — In a time when the U.S. is racing tobuild the next-generation workforce for energy, infrastructure, and advancedtechnology, one New York–based company is proving that the pipeline starts longbefore a job offer.

Haugland Group, a Melville, NY–headquarteredinfrastructure leader with projects spanning the U.S. and internationalmarkets, will graduate more than 120 students from its yearlong Earnand Learn: Building for the Future program. The milestone will becelebrated August 26 at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, inpartnership with Sports Power Infrastructure™—a professional developmentand data intelligence platform that uses the power of sports and entertainmentto advance workforce and supplier development.

Beyond an Internship — A Launchpad for Careers

The Haugland Group’s Earn and Learn initiative hasbeen more than an internship program. Over 12 months, high school youth,college interns, and educators have earned paid, hands-on experience infields shaping tomorrow’s economy, including:

- Renewable energy and offshore wind

• Underground utilities and energy transmission
• Drone operations and site development
• Advanced design tools such as CAD, BIM, and Propeller mapping

Participants also trained in:

• Cost engineering
• Safety protocols
• STEM-aligned curriculum development for educators

The result is a talent pool that’s both career-ready and community-rooted.

“Over the past twelve months, we’ve watched students evolve from curious learners to confident leaders,” said a Haugland Groupspokesperson. “Graduating at Citi Field reflects not only their journey—but also the growing demand for pathways into infrastructure, energy, andtechnology.”

Citi Field: Where Career Pathways Meet Game Day

The August 26 celebration merges the gravitas of acommencement ceremony with the electricity of game day. Highlights include:

• Graduation ceremony recognizing a full year of training
• Sports Power Infrastructure™ career and supply chain exploration with industry professionals
• Networking     with energy sector mentors and volunteers
• Behind-the-scenes stadium tour before the Mets vs. Phillies matchup, where every     student will stay for the game and receive roundtrip transportation

Regional Training Pathways Recognized

The Citi Field event will also recognize the efforts of regional training programs designed to make infrastructure careers accessible across Long Island and New York City, including:

• EmpowerHER — Preparing young women for trades and drone technology
• Taste     of the Trades 2025 — Immersive energy and manufacturing experience
• Future     Aviators in Energy — FAA drone prep, coding, and site visits
• In-School     Youth Construction & Energy Technology — After-school STEM     instruction

Sports + Energy Journalist Opportunities

For students not enrolled in Haugland Group’s Earn and Learn program, several paid “Sports + Energy Journalist” positions are available for grades 9–12 and young adults. Journalists will:

• Capture and share graduate stories from Citi Field
• Spotlight student career aspirations
• Create multimedia storytelling in collaboration with the Sports Power Infrastructure team

A Network Driving Opportunity

Haugland Group’s training network includes:

• Drone Cadets
• Whymaker
• Visionary Storytellers
• Stony Brook University
• Suffolk County Community College
• Cradle of Aviation
• Hempstead Works
• Non-Traditional Employment for Women (NEW)
• Grant Associates
• Pierre Cabrera Services

Together, these partners are united in their mission to make the infrastructure economy accessible to all New Yorkers through thisinitiative.

About Haugland Group

Founded in 1999, Haugland Group LLC is an infrastructure services holding company with affiliates delivering energy and civil construction services. With deep expertise in engineering, design/build, project management, finance, and development—and the bonding capacity to execute projects of any scale—the Haugland Group Companies operate with a commitment to quality, safety, and long-term community impact.

About Sports Power Infrastructure™

Sports Power Infrastructure™ is a professional development and data intelligence platform that harnesses sports and entertainment to create workforce and supplier pipelines across infrastructure sectors, aligning with public funding requirements, government policy, and community benefit investments.

Explore Careers at Haugland Group:
https://hauglandgroup.us/about-us/careers

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