HBA Hosts Career Fair Matching Members with Talent
The Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) and the Home Builders Association of Bucks and Montgomery Counties, in Fort Washington, Pa., recently teamed up to host a Building Bright Futures Career Fair for MBIT students. More than 200 students attended the event held at the MBIT campus on March 15.
The HBA created a Workforce Development Council to help address the skilled trades labor shortage the industry faces in the state by partnering with local Career and Technical Education (CTE) schools, said Carla Zapotek, EVP, HBA of Bucks & Montgomery Counties. The HBA had 30 members in attendance to talk about their companies, how they started their careers, and the job opportunities available.
The fair provided a forum for students to speak directly with local industry partners and learn more about career paths in the skilled trades. Zapotek said that the students who attended the fair knew about the HBA, were polite and respectful, and asked plenty of questions. Throughout the fair students eagerly shared their resumes and career goals.
“We were thrilled to host the HBA for a career fair at MBIT. Not only did our students get to implement their employability skills by meeting with companies and sharing their resumes, but they were also introduced to over 30 industry partners eager to hire a skilled workforce,” said Dr. Mark Covelle, administrative director, MBIT.
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) also attended the career fair and spoke with students and industry partners.
“A true win-win for our students and the members of the HBA,” added Dr. Covelle. “We look forward to continued growth in our partnership together.”
Are you an advocate for the skilled trades? Share your story with NAHB or learn more about how to become a workforce development champion.
Latest from NAHBNow
Economics
Jul 16, 2026
Builder Sentiment Stays Weak as Affordability Concerns PersistEconomic uncertainty and persistent affordability challenges driven by rising material prices, high land costs, and elevated mortgage rates continue to weigh on builder sentiment.
Membership
Jul 15, 2026
New Issue of Building Women Magazine Is Now AvailableThe latest edition of Building Women Magazine showcases career paths for women in the residential building industry, including 2026 Professional Women in Building (PWB) Chair Heather Laminack.
Latest Economic News
Economics
Jul 16, 2026
Builder Sentiment Stays Weak as Affordability Concerns PersistEconomic uncertainty and persistent affordability challenges driven by rising material prices, high land costs, and elevated mortgage rates continue to weigh on builder sentiment.
Economics
Jul 15, 2026
Building Material Prices Continue to Rise Despite Energy Price DeclinesResidential building material prices, excluding energy, rose 0.5% in June and were up 4.6% from a year ago. Lower energy prices were apparent in June, as energy input prices fell 10.3% over the month. Meanwhile, prices for services rose 5.2% over the year, and were up 1.0% from the previous month.
Economics
Jul 15, 2026
Single-Family Permitting Continued to Weaken Through MayState-level permitting activity continued to reflect a divided housing market through the first five months of 2026. Elevated mortgage rates and ongoing affordability challenges continued to weigh on single-family construction across much of the country, while multifamily permitting remained comparatively stronger, supported by gains in several regions despite continued weakness in parts of the South.