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HIM Home Builders

Preparing youth for homeownership through skilled trades training, financial readiness, and real-world construction experience.

Overview

HIM Home Builders is a hands-on workforce and education program designed to prepare youth for homeownership through skilled trades training. This program connects the path between learning how homes are built and one day owning one.

Participants gain real-world construction experience, industry knowledge, and financial readiness—empowering them to build both homes and their futures.

 

Who We Serve

  • Youth transitioning from group homes or foster care
  • At-risk young adults seeking career direction
  • Individuals interested in construction and trade careers
  • First-time homeownership aspirants

Program Goals

  • Provide hands-on training in residential construction trades
  • Create career pathways in high-demand skilled labor fields
  • Teach the connection between building homes and owning them
  • Support participants in achieving financial independence
  • Prepare youth to become homeowners through earned income and savings

Training Tracks

Carpentry
Electrical Basics
Plumbing Fundamentals
Framing & Drywall
Landscaping & Site Prep
Safety & Certification

What Participants Learn

Construction Skills

Practical, job-ready trade experience

Workforce Development

Job readiness, resume building, and certifications

Financial Literacy

Budgeting, saving, and planning for homeownership

Homeownership Education

Understanding the cost and value of building and buying a home

Entrepreneurship Basics

Opportunities in starting trade-based businesses

How the Program Works

01
Enrollment & Assessment

Identify interests and skill levels

 
02
Training Phase

Hands-on instruction with experienced professionals

03
Certification & Experience

Earn credentials and gain real job site exposure

04
Income & Savings Plan

Participants begin earning and saving toward future housing goals

05
Homeownership Pathway

Transition from workforce to ownership with ongoing support

Key Features

  • Hands-on, real-world construction training
  • Mentorship from skilled trades professionals
  • Industry-recognized certifications
  • Paid training or stipend opportunities (where applicable)
  • Direct connection between career income and homeownership savings

Impact Vision

HIM Home Builders creates a powerful cycle: youth learn to build homes, earn income from valuable skills, and use that income to purchase homes of their own. This model promotes self-sufficiency, career stability, and long-term wealth building.

 

Get Involved

Become a Training Partner

Provide instruction or job site opportunities

Hire a Graduate

Support workforce development and opportunity

Sponsor a Participant

Invest in a youth's future career and homeownership journey

Donate Tools & Resources

Help equip the next generation of builders

Take the Next Step

HIM Home Builders is where skills meet purpose. By teaching youth how to build homes and supporting them on the journey to own one, we are shaping builders, homeowners, and leaders for the future.