Building Talent Foundation and Greater Orlando Builders Association Deepen Strategic Collaboration to Address Talent Shortage in Residential Construction

Collaboration Aims to Connect Skilled Job Seekers with Construction Employers
JobsToBuild

Washington, D.C., Orlando, FL, October 3, 2024, 2024 –Building Talent Foundation (BTF), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing the education, training, and career progression of youth and people from underrepresented groups in the residential construction industry, and the Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA),  a leading organization representing Central Florida’s homebuilding industry, focused on supporting local builders, promoting growth, and connecting members with valuable resources and skilled talent, announce their new collaboration. This alliance aims to promote careers in homebuilding to youth, and to connect employers in Central Florida with skilled job seekers through innovative solutions like Building Talent Foundation career platform, JobsToBuild.com.

Central Florida remains one of the leading housing markets in the US. More than 10,000 permits were issued in the greater Orlando area, which led the state in new home construction activity among metro areas between October 2022- October 2023. (Conte, 2023) The partnership between GOBA and BTF will support the growth of the region’s homebuilding industry, through joint initiatives to strengthen the talent pipeline into the sector, and the linkages between hiring managers and job seekers.

As an active member of the GOBA Workforce Development Committee, Building Talent Foundation is engaging GOBA members in BTF Career Events, and their volunteers as classroom speakers and role models for students in local schools.

Branka Minic, CEO of Building Talent Foundation, emphasized the importance of partnering with GOBA, “This collaboration between two strong organizations is vital for addressing Orlando’s workforce challenges. Together, we can provide employers with the skilled workers they need to thrive. Our goal is to continue empowering youth and underrepresented groups to build fulfilling careers in residential construction.”

Chassity Vega, CEO of GOBA, highlighted her organization’s dedication to supporting workforce development: “GOBA remains committed to driving growth in Central Florida’s homebuilding industry. By partnering with Building Talent Foundation (BTF), we enhance our ability to connect members with top talent, making it easier for employers to find the skilled workers they need. This collaboration strengthens local builders and supports the overall growth of the region’s construction sector.”

Media Contact:
Contact: Syreeta Ziegler, MarCom Manager, Building Talent Foundation
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 770.990.9080

About Building Talent Foundation:
Building Talent Foundation (BTF) is a national non-profit organization founded by the Leading Builders of America, to address the acute and persistent talent shortage across residential construction. Building Talent Foundation’s mission is to advance the education, training, and career progression of young people and people from underrepresented groups, helping them develop into skilled technical workers and business owners in residential construction.
A key resource brought by BTF to industry and community partners is the JobsToBuild career platform, an innovative online tool designed to connect job seekers with career opportunities in the construction industry. JobsToBuild also offers career exploration and access to local training programs for youth and career changers, inspired to succeed in the construction sector.

For more information visit www.BuildingTF.org, www.JobsToBuild.com, and follow Building Talent Foundation on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.

Works Cited
Conte, A. (2023, October 20). Retrieved from Orchard: https://orchard.com/blog/posts/cities-with-the-most-new-construction-single-family-homes