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Building for the Future Meet four members of the Young Professionals Committee who are defining the next generation of the housing industry. by Taylor Hugo
There’s a sentiment echoed by many in the housing industry: As the baby boomer generation retires, trade professions face labor shortages, leading to extended project timelines, increased labor costs and home prices, and lost profits. Recruiting the next generation of housing professionals is the answer to this challenge, but getting bodies on job sites is easier said than done. Enter Housing First Minnesota’s Young Professionals Committee, which aims to attract and develop tomorrow’s workforce by providing young talent within the building industry a chance to foster relationships, become active in the organization, and grow as professionals through regular networking events and charitable activities. Here, four members of the Young Professionals Committee share what drew them to the housing industry, the benefits of their jobs, and why it’s crucial for more young people to consider a career in construction.
OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2021 | HOUSING FIRST MINNESOTA
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