This training session, presented in partnership with the Home Builders and Remodelers Association and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), explores proactive workforce development strategies aimed at reaching students as early as kindergarten through sixth grade. Learn how early engagement can spark interest in the skilled trades, address long-term labor shortages, and shape the next generation of builders.

The session will cover:

• Effective outreach programs and age-appropriate activities to introduce K–6 students to careers in construction.

• Tools, curriculum, and resources available through NAHB and other partners to support workforce development.

• Real-world examples of successful school partnerships and trade education models.

• Practical ways contractors, remodelers, and industry professionals can get involved in local schools and community initiatives.

Whether you're a builder, educator, or advocate for the trades, this session provides actionable steps to make a lasting impact on the future of the industry.