Dunn Construction Co. is a new partner for Birmingham Promise, and it is hosting its first intern this semester.
“We feel it is important to serve our communities and youth by making them aware of the employment opportunities we provide,” said Amber Kinney, vice president of Human Resources for Dunn.
Dunn is part of the oldest contracting businesses in the U.S. It was founded in Virginia in 1878 as a railroad construction company. In the early 1900s, Dunn moved its headquarters to Birmingham, where the company undertook the construction of a tunnel through Red Mountain, which for years served as the young city’s sole fresh water piping source from the Cahaba River.
Today, the company is honored to be a part of the Birmingham Promise program and to contribute to its mission.
“We hope our interns gain meaningful hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and build relationships that will support their career growth,” Kinney said. “In turn, our company benefits by fostering the next generation of talent and gaining fresh perspectives that enhance our work environment.”
The partnership is aligned with the larger values and legacy of the company.
“Service to our customers, employees, communities, and shareholders is the foundation of our business,” Kinney said. “In that service, we deeply value honesty, excellence, and continuous improvement, and we commit to working together fairly and, most importantly, safely — holding these values for the common good.”
