Technical Assistance

HBI offers workforce development technical assistance to organizations that train and develop the careers of members of the home building industry:

Apprenticeship Program Guidelines for HBAs:
HBI can help local home builders associations (HBAs) and their builder members implement craft skills apprenticeship programs that are sensible, affordable and meet their needs.

HBI Safety and Health Board:
HBI values workplace safety and the health and wellness of employees and students. The HBI Safety & Health Board maintains this value by promoting a safe work environment through annual events, activities, reporting and safety resources.

YouthBuild USA:
The U.S. Department of Labor’s YouthBuild USA program offers low-income youth across America access to housing industry-sponsored career and technical education trades training in their local communities as a first step in building a career in residential construction.

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SUPPORT OUR FUTURE

Sustain the development of the home building industry’s workforce by contributing to the National Housing Endowment’s “Support Our Future” online fundraising campaign. Your donation to the “Support Our Future” campaign will go directly to the NAHB Student Chapters and the Homebuilding Education Leadership Education Program (HELP). » READ MORE

HBI SEEKS MENTORS

HBI seeks experienced workers from the home building industry to volunteer as mentors for youth in 28 cities in 11 southern states. HBI’s C-CORE program matches teens ages 16-18 with adult mentors from any facet of the home building industry who encourage them to consider careers in home building and coach them toward success. » READ MORE