NAHB Student Chapters

About Student Chapters The NAHB Student Chapters began in 1971.

Mission Statement: The NAHB Student Chapters program is dedicated to enriching the educational experience of students by offering them first-hand exposure to the real world of the building industry through NAHB membership, educational programming, and networking opportunities.  

Vision Statement: To be recognized and respected as a leading pre-professional membership organization for the building industry for students at high schools, two-year colleges, and four-year colleges/universities.  

NAHB Student Chapters Objectives Promoting careers in residential construction Addressing the labor shortage by promoting careers in construction trades through the Secondary School Chapters Enhancing education and career development for future generations of leaders in residential construction or related fields Build stronger connections between HBAs and Student Chapters

As of 7/31/2014 114 Student Chapters 154 Faculty Advisors 2,416 Student Members

Sponsoring a Student Chapter Why sponsor a Student Chapter? What are the expectations? What does the HBA get out of it?

Benefits for HBA Involvement Future of the industry, tomorrow’s HBA leaders and full paying members A younger generation prepared for success and plugged in to your association for valuable resources The potential workforce for your community Volunteers to assist with Home Shows and Parade of Homes Your members gain the perspective of Generation Y insights at monthly membership meetings Benefits for HBA Involvement

Benefits for Student Members (locally) Networking opportunities (real world issues in the work place, government affairs, etc.) Visiting construction sites, manufacturer’s plants, material distributors, product testing labs Members as guest speakers from the industry going to the classrooms (building, real estate, finance, architecture, etc.) Finding internships and jobs Education and professional development

Connections – HBA Involvement It is all about Building Connections Students connecting to their local association of home builders and NAHB for networking and professional development. Faculty and teachers connecting to your local HBA and NAHB for valuable resources regarding the home building industry. Builder members connecting to students through mentoring, providing internships and job opportunities. Builder members connecting to faculty and teachers through service on Industry Advisory Boards and guest lecturers in the classroom.

Benefits for Student Chapters (nationally) Networking opportunities (social media) Education: designations, classes and webinars Resources, data, research reports, etc. Newsletters, blogs, bookstore, discounts Scholarships through the National Housing Endowment Outstanding Student Chapter Awards Outstanding Chapter of the Month

Student Chapter Career Fair at IBS

Residential Construction Management Competition Opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to the real world of work. The competition encompasses: a site plan, product design, estimate, schedule, marketing, risk analysis, cash flow, etc.

Chapter Membership Affiliation Process: Connecting a school, local home builders association and student organization through NAHB Student Chapters staff Student Membership Fees: Graduate, Four-Year and Two-Year post-secondary programs are $25/student paid to NAHB High School/Secondary programs are $5/student paid to NAHB

NAHB Affiliated Organizations Home Builders Institute Recruiting and training qualified labor for the industry HBI.org National Housing Endowment Scholarships that encourage youth to choose industry occupations nationalhousingendowment.com

Resources American Council for Construction Education Promoting careers in residential construction American Council for Construction Education Associated Schools of Construction Association for Career and Technical Education NAHB Gen X Gen Y Working Group

QUESTIONS. Mary Byrnes mbyrnes@nahb QUESTIONS? Mary Byrnes mbyrnes@nahb.org or 202-266-8941 Manager, Student Chapters Greg Zick gzick@nahb.org or 202-266-8493 Director, Student Chapters nahb.org/StudentChapters