Created by HBI, the workforce development arm of the National Association of Home Builders, in partnership with HHF’s “Latinos on the Fast Tract” (LOFT) initiative, TEAM BUILDERS was created in 2006 to introduce Hispanic college students to managerial positions in the home building industry.

Sed de Saber™-Construction Edition was developed by HBI in partnership with Lowe’s to address the need for English language training for Spanish-speaking workers on the job site. Breaking the language barrier prevents job site injuries and fatalities, improves quality of construction, and boosts worker loyalty and overall morale.

Lowe’s will sponsor the TEAM BUILDERS effort this summer by providing the opportunity for LOFT members to help Hispanic workers learn English using Sed de Saber™-Construction Edition learning systems. Eight college students of Hispanic descent and desire to help their community will volunteer in four cities, starting in June. They will serve as guides for Hispanic workers by meeting with students to ensure success.

LOCATIONS

Atlanta, GA

Vanessa Barrios

Georgia State University

Business Administration, Managerial Science, Human Resources

Jose Navarro

Oglethorpe University

Accounting, Spanish

Houston, TX

Krystal Castillo

University of Texas – San Antonio

Economics, Spanish

Melvin Granados

The University of St. Thomas

Finance

Seattle, WA

J. David Mendoza

The University of Washington

Business Administration, Finance, Spanish

Matthew Bernton

Seattle University

International Studies, Spanish, Latin American Studies

Los Angeles, CA

Maria Figueroa

University of California, Riverside. Cal Poly Pomona

Economics, Construction Management

Paola Chavira

California State Polytechnic University