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Pulte Homes, HBI Sponsor IBS Diversity Awareness Lunches
On behalf of the NAHB Student Chapters, the Home Builders Institute (HBI) has been working with Pulte Homes to provide “Women in Construction” and “Diversity in Construction” luncheons during the upcoming International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando.
Both of the luncheons will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. They are being held toward the end of the show so that students will be able to bring their experiences from the convention’s displays, educational sessions and industry updates to roundtable discussions featured at the luncheons.
While students will make up the majority of the attendees, several professors and industry leaders will be present to facilitate the discussions and lend their expertise on the two topics.
The luncheons have been designed to provide an accessible forum for young future home builders to learn how the building industry derives strength from a workforce that represents a wide range of backgrounds and experience.
“The opportunity to host and sponsor these luncheons is terrific for Pulte,” said Kelly McGill, diversity college recruiting specialist at Pulte Homes. “Diversity is a major priority for us and these events will serve to raise awareness about the benefits of diversity, while also attracting students with various life experiences to our company and industry.”
More than 300 NAHB Student Chapters members will be participating in Residential Construction Competitions throughout the week at IBS and several hundred additional students will be attending this year’s show.
Only 64 spaces are available at each luncheon, with 48 spots reserved for students and eight each for professors and industry leaders.
Pre-registration is required and already underway. Click here for a detailed event summary and to register.
Pulte Homes also has demonstrated its commitment to diversity by joining HBI, Beazer Homes and the Hispanic Heritage Foundation as a sponsor of the Team Builders program, which encourages Hispanic college students to pursue careers in the managerial ranks of the home building industry through summer internships.
For further information on the luncheons, NAHB Student Chapters or Team Builders, e-mail Page Browning at HBI, or call her at 800-795-7955 x8918.
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