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Lewis, C. Deanna – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J3), 2008
Home Builders Institute (HBI), the workforce development arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), is dedicated to the advancement and enrichment of education and training programs serving the needs of the building industry. For more than 30 years, HBI has trained skilled workers in residential construction, promoted the industry as…
Descriptors: Skilled Workers, Labor Force Development, Career Awareness, Employees
Lewis, C. Deanna – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers, 2006
Residential construction, like much of today's job market, requires individuals entering the industry to have a more advanced analytical reasoning ability and a broader skill base. There are more than 100 career opportunities in the industry. This includes options for those pursuing skilled trades, and technical and professional positions. Home…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Demand Occupations, Vocational Schools, Partnerships in Education
Lewis, C. Deanna – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers (J3), 2007
The residential construction industry, like much of today's job market, requires young people to have more analytical reasoning ability and a broader skill base. Along with this comes a deeper understanding of what it means to provide students with "good" soft skills. Soft skills are more than just saying thank you. Choosing a career is…
Descriptors: Employment Opportunities, Labor Market, Construction Industry, Career Awareness