Your browser does not support the video tag. Building careers. Changing Lives.Learn About CTEtechWorks Blended Learning Learn More Contact Us Play Full Video × Your browser does not support the video tag. 8-10 thousandstudents trained annually Read More 85 percentplacement rate Read More 400,000 vacantconstruction jobs filled nationwide as an industry partner Read More 15,000 userssupported on learning management system (LMS) Read More 700 AFFILIATIONSwith local trade associations through NAHB partnership Read More About UsHBI is a national leaderfor career training in the building industry. Read More Find a LocationHBI-operatedand Licensed-Partner programs across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Locate one that works for you. All TradesBCTElectricalElectrical HVACHVACLandscapingPlumbingSolar All Curriculum TypesAdvanced TrainingRCA Testimonials PARTNER WITH US SUPPORT OUR CAUSE When I was homeless, it was a staff member who took me in and helped me find a place. She took me under her wing, and I feel like she was my role model.” – Starr DelgadoHBI Grad & Plumbing Instructor, Grafton Job Corps I went to Fort Bragg and lived there for two months and after that, graduated the course. The course was way more informative than I expected.” – Patrick Pinnone2019 HBI Transitioning Military Program Grad; U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran; 2019 White House Honoree I actually wanted to do plumbing for a long time. After I finish the [HBI pre-apprenticeship] program, I want to go into advanced training, and after that, just get a job and house, and I think I’ll be good to go.” – Joel Munoz Acente2020 HBI Student & Distance-Learner, Grafton Job Corps (& the Virgin Islands) One of the things that I like the most about the [HBI CTEtechWorks] online resource is that I can work on it at any time of day, and I have the freedom to work at my own pace.” – Shane Melecki 2020 HBI Student , Red Rock Job Corps I’ve always gravitated towards teaching–and, what I’ve learned, I can apply. […] I still have value, and so, this is reminding me of that. […] This can be a movement.” – Tony Peppey2020 HBI Student, NorthWest Florida Community College Veterans Program; Veteran, U.S. Airforce JOBSLocatea construction trades job that’s right for you FIND MORE JOBS Carpentry InstructorDemonstrate proper technique, safety, and detail—essential skills of polished trades professionals. See More Electrical InstructorDemonstrate proper technique, safety, and detail—essential skills of polished trades professionals. See More Regional Placement CoordinatorDemonstrate proper technique, safety, and detail—essential skills of polished trades professionals. See More Regional Career Development CoordinatorDemonstrate proper technique, safety, and detail—essential skills of polished trades professionals. See More News & Events June 06 2022 – In the Media Growth in Trade Skills Education is Expanding Nationwide June 02 2022 – In the Media Housing Supply and Affordability Will Improve with More Trained Workers May 31 2022 – Blog May Newsletter April 04 2022 – In the Media Brees Dream Foundation Funds Construction Trade Skills Program February 11 2022 – In the Media Building Talent Foundation Releases Study on Why Residential Construction Workers Stay or Leave Their Job February 09 2022 – In the Media HBI Issues “Call to Action” to Home Builders: Change Business Practices to Fill Worker Shortage January 27 2022 – In the Media Klein Tools Partners with Home Builders Institute to Further Efforts Helping Young People Pursue Careers in the Skilled Trades December 09 2021 – In the Media Statement on Growing Construction Labor Shortage The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported this week that the labor market continues to tighten, especially for… November 05 2021 – In the Media Citi Foundation and HBI Support Diverse Young Home Builders to Launch their Own Business November 5, 2021, Washington, D.C. — According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the continueddemand for new homes and… November 04 2021 – In the Media New Report: Labor Shortage Weakens Housing Supply and Affordability Home Building Industry Needs Thousands More Skilled Workers to Meet Demand ALL NEWS & EVENTS OUR PARTNERS Previous Next