MCU Internship Application

MCU Internship Application

Real Experience. Real Skills. Real Impact.
Thank you for your interest in the MasterCraft University (MCU) Internship Program at kNOw Limits Foundation.

MCU is an unpaid, work-based learning internship for high school students ready to gain real professional experience in Construction Trades.

This is not a classroom program — you will work alongside industry professionals, build transferable skills, and be held to the same professional standards as any new hire.

Program Dates: September 22 – Mid-December 2026
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Interview Window: September 1–13 | Offer Letters: September 14–18
Cohort Size: Limited enrollment — apply early

Questions? Contact us at connect@theknowlimitsfoundation.org

First Name
Last Name
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Grade Level for Fall 2026
Current High School Name
School District
Student Email Address
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Student Cell Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Current GPA — Unweighted
Anticipated Graduation Year
Gender Identity
Ethnicity / Race — Select all that apply

All applicants are minors. Parent/guardian information is required. All official program communications will be sent to the parent/guardian email address.
Parent/Guardian First Name
Parent/Guardian Last Name
Relationship to Applicant
Parent/Guardian Cell Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent/Guardian Email Address
example@example.com
OK to send text messages to this number?
Second Emergency Contact — Full Name
Second Emergency Contact — Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Second Emergency Contact — Relationship to Student

List any clubs, sports, or school organizations you participate in
List any community service or volunteer work
List any awards, honors, or recognitions received
Have you participated in any workforce or internship programs before?
If yes — please describe the program name, your role, and approximate dates of participation.
What are your career goals after high school?
Minimum 75 words.
After graduation, I am planning to:

Answer ALL THREE prompts. Minimum 150 words each. These responses are reviewed by program staff and carry significant weight in the selection process. Spell-check before submitting.
Prompt 1: Why do you want to be part of MCU? What specifically about this program aligns with your goals?
Minimum 150 words.
Prompt 2: Describe a time you faced a challenge and how you handled it. What did you learn from that experience?
Minimum 150 words.
Prompt 3: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? How does this internship help you get there?
Minimum 150 words.

All 4 required documents must be submitted for your application to be considered complete. Accepted formats: DOC, DOCX., PDF, JPG, PNG. Maximum file size: 10MB per upload. Files are stored securely.
Upload your current resume — or an activities list if you do not have a resume

If you do not have a resume, upload a typed list of your activities and experience.
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Upload your most recent unofficial transcript

Can be printed from your student portal and photographed clearly.
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Upload your student photo ID or school-issued ID

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Upload your signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form

You must download the consent form, have your parent or guardian sign it, then upload it here.
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Upload an extended personal statement — optional supplement to your short responses

Optional. Maximum 2 pages.
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By signing this application, I confirm that:
1. All information provided is truthful and accurate.
2. I understand this is a semester commitment running September through December 2026 requiring attendance at all scheduled sessions as confirmed by my pathway commitment.
3. I understand acceptance into MCU is not guaranteed and is based on program capacity and applicant fit.
4. I agree to represent kNOw Limits Foundation and MasterCraft University professionally at all times.
5. I understand my personal data will be stored securely and shared with ElevateED AZ for program reporting purposes only.
6. I understand MCU is an unpaid work-based learning internship and I will not receive wages for participation.
7. I understand that participation in the MasterCraft Blueprint Showcase is a required component of the MCU Internship Program. The Showcase is a professional presentation event held in May 2027 where interns present a personal Blueprint board (a trifold display documenting who they are, where they are going, and the legacy they intend to leave). Family and community will be invited. Failure to complete and present a Blueprint board may affect program completion status.
8. I understand that if I am not currently enrolled in a CTE program, I will receive additional foundational training support during the first two weeks of the program.
Student Agreement — I have read and agree to all terms above
Student Digital Signature
Student Signature Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Parent/Guardian Agreement — As the parent or guardian I have read and agree to all terms above
Parent/Guardian Digital Signature
Parent/Guardian Signature Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
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