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Abode is proud to recognize Lithko Contracting for excellence in crafting intentional keep-warm strategies, preventing reneges, fostering mentorship, and successfully converting interns to full-time roles. There is a significant amount of effort and intention that takes place between candidates accepting an offer and showing up on their first day. In their application, Lithko Contracting demonstrated how hard work and strategy benefits the individuals joining their program. Below, you’ll find the highlights of their early-career engagement strategy from their standout application.
Abode is proud to recognize Lithko Contracting for their strong approach to early-career engagement.
Read what this organization had to say about their winning strategies.
“We believe the time between offer acceptance and day one is critical to long-term engagement and success. Before new hires start, we provide clear resources about our Early Career program, what it’s like to build in the field at Lithko, safety expectations, and career growth opportunities. We also connect each new hire with their Integration Manager to walk through what to expect on day one and answer questions early. This proactive approach helps new hires feel prepared, supported, and genuinely connected to our team before they ever step onto a jobsite.”
This organization had one of the lowest renege rates among their peers who applied.
In their application, they cited ensuring candidates clearly understand their compensation and benefits before accepting, helping candidates see long-term career growth during the interview process, and connecting new hires with mentors or buddies before the start date as the top 3 reasons for their low rate.
“One thing we’re especially proud of is how intentional and meaningful our mentorship relationships are. Interns and early-career hires are paired with mentors who are genuinely invested in their growth, regularly checking in, providing feedback, and helping build confidence through real project experience. One of the most rewarding parts is seeing former interns and Project Engineers continue to stay engaged in our Early Career program as mentors themselves, helping support, guide, and develop the next generation coming into Lithko.”
This organization had one of the top internship to full-time conversion rates among their peers.
“From the start, our internship program is designed to mirror the experience of a full-time Project Engineer. Interns are given meaningful project responsibilities, hands-on field exposure, and regular feedback so they can clearly envision a future career at Lithko. Each intern is paired with an Integration Manager who supports their development, helps build long-term career skills, and provides consistent guidance throughout the summer. By combining real ownership, mentorship, and visibility into growth opportunities, interns leave with a strong understanding of what a long-term career at Lithko can look and feel like.”
