The Start to Work Incentive is available to graduating high school students who plan on entering the workforce or trade school after graduation. Students who plan on entering the workforce are given priority. Three incentives of $2,000 each will be awarded to one student from Beckman, Western Dubuque, and Maquoketa Valley High School.
Qualifications: High school seniors for the 2024-2025 school year seeking to enter the workforce post-high school graduation. Graduating students do not have to be employed at Decker Concrete or APC.
Eligibility: Listed below are the eligibility requirements for this incentive:
- Must be enrolled and on track to graduate in the 2024-2025 academic school year from Beckman Catholic High School, Western Dubuque High School, or Maquoketa Valley High School.
- Applied or currently applying for full-time, long-term employment post-graduation.
- Eligible for all work industries, including (but not limited to) construction, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, business, cosmetology, fashion, etc.
- Proof and demonstration of good work ethic and intentionality.
Essay Submission: The criteria for the essay due at the submission of a student’s application are listed below. An online PDF version can be found by clicking the “Apply Here” button at the bottom of the page.
- Name
- Street Address, City, State, Zip Code
- Cell Phone
- Email
- High School and expectant date of graduation
- Post graduation, will you be entering the workforce for full-time permanent work or enrolling in college?
- If entering the workforce post-graduation, have you been offered employment? If so, name of company:
- If enrolling in college, name of college and degree program:
- Detailed paragraph on what you would do with the incentive money if awarded.
- Detailed paragraph on how you plan to contribute positively at your employer or college during your first year, post-high school.
- Detailed paragraph describing why you should be selected for this incentive.
Email Essay Application to: abbieanderson@apcprecast.com
APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY: April 4th, 2025
Please direct all questions to Abbie Anderson, Marketing, at 563-875-2557.
Note that any amounts you receive as part of this incentive program may be subject to federal and state income taxes.
