(Washington, DC, and Lakeville, MN) November 11, 2024 — Building Talent Foundation and Hearth & Home Technologies are excited to announce a strategic collaboration to promote career pathways for young adults and career changers in the skilled trades, with a special emphasis on the high-demand field of fireplace installation.
Hearth & Home Technologies will engage with Building Talent Foundation’s JobsToBuild platform by sponsoring a career exploration page specifically dedicated to fireplace installation. This resource will offer insights into training programs, safety protocols, and opportunities for advancement, equipping job seekers with the information needed to pursue this fulfilling career path.
This partnership aims to address the acute and persistent shortage of fireplace installers by providing relevant career guidance, training resources, and job opportunities to unemployed youth and adults. Combining Hearth & Home Technologies’ deep industry knowledge and Building Talent Foundation’s established network of education and employer partners nationwide, the two organizations will work together to inspire job-ready individuals to consider careers in fireplace installation, connect them with on-the-job training and employment opportunities, thus benefiting job seekers and the employers who need their skills.
“We are excited to welcome Hearth & Home Technologies as our Champion and Social Investor. Partnering with Hearth & Home Technologies is a pivotal step in promoting specialized careers like fireplace installation. Together, we’re empowering people to pursue meaningful work that supports their personal and professional growth, while strengthening the industry,” stated Branka Minic, the CEO of Building Talent Foundation.
Sarah Wellcome, Senior Vice President of Member & Community Relations at Hearth & Home Technologies, added, “We are proud to guide individuals toward rewarding careers in skilled trades, especially in areas like fireplace installation where expertise is crucial. Partnering with Building Talent Foundation helps us to expand our reach deeper into communities where we operate, and to strengthen the talent pipeline towards our trade partners.”
For more details, visit www.BuildingTF.org and www.hearthnhome.com.
About Building Talent Foundation
Building Talent Foundation (BTF) is a national non-profit organization founded by the Leading Builders of America, to address the acute and persistent talent shortage across residential construction. Building Talent Foundation's mission is to advance the education, training, and career progression of young people and people from underrepresented groups, helping them develop into skilled technical workers and business owners in residential construction.
A key resource brought by BTF to industry and community partners is the JobsToBuild career platform, an innovative online tool designed to connect job seekers with career opportunities in the construction industry. JobsToBuild also offers career exploration and access to local training programs for youth and career changers, inspired to succeed in the construction sector.
For more information visit www.BuildingTF.org, www.JobsToBuild.com, and follow Building Talent Foundation on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.
About Hearth & Home Technologies
Hearth & Home Technologies® (HHT) is the nation's leading manufacturer and installer of hearth products, including a full array of gas, electric, wood, and pellet-burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, and fire tables. Headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota, with distribution around the world, HHT operates USA-based manufacturing facilities and provides engineering design, installation training, and retail sales locations for builders and consumers. Our partnership with a wide network of distribution partners creates thousands of job opportunities in the industry, allowing individuals to work with Hearth & Home Technologies or through our many distribution partners. Committed to innovation, we prioritize high-quality products and expert installations designed to enhance warmth, comfort, and connection in every home.
For more information, please visit www.hearthnhome.com.
Media Contact:
Contact: Syreeta Ziegler, MarCom Manager, Building Talent Foundation
Email: syreeta.ziegler@buildingtf.org Phone: 770.990.9080