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“The Home Builders Institute’s work to help young people get a second chance in life is inspiring to see,” said Labor Secretary Elaine Chao in her announcement of the grant. “We hope young people will find jobs and become valuable citizens in their community.”
The hands-on training received by the program’s graduates included the renovation of several homes for the Affordable Housing program, which facilitates the production and preservation of affordable housing and the development of sustainable communities in Nashville and Davidson County.
The graduates received their completion certificates from Jerry Strebel, an HBI trustee.
“For some of these young men, the feelings of accomplishment and self-worth are a triumph of the spirit. They will remember this moment for the rest of their lives,” Strebel said after the ceremony. “The housing industry needs their skills and has the jobs to help them rebuild their lives.”
HBI is a partner with several local and state organizations in providing the vocational training and educational and social support systems that are hallmarks of the program’s ongoing success. These organizations include: Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Bethlehem Centers of Nashville, the Davidson County Drug Court, the HBA of Tennessee and the HBA of Middle Tennessee.
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