Building Talent Foundation and Hearth & Home Technologies Partner to Promote Careers in Fireplace Installation

(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

Building Talent Foundation Renews Ongoing Partnership with Resideo Technologies to Reach Students in Trade Industry and Appoints Dana Huth to its Board of Directors

Empowering the Next Generation of Skilled Tradespeople

(Washington, DC) September 4, 2024 — Building Talent Foundation (BTF) announced that it will be renewing its strategic partnership with Resideo Technologies into 2027, recommitting to jointly inspire, train and mentor the next generation of homebuilders. Resideo, a leading global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, security, and safety, and BTF will continue to focus on students interested in careers in HVAC, security, and smart home industries, and introduce them to training and employment opportunities in residential construction.

 BTF provides mentoring and career coaching for college-age students, placing them with local employer partners who are local HVAC, security, and smart home contractors. Through this network, BTF has partnered with Resideo to provide equipment donations and online training to nine of its college partners in six states.

 "As we scale BTF’s initiatives across the U.S., Resideo’s continued support is invaluable,” said Branka Minic, CEO of BTF. “By bringing their state-of-the-art technology and know-how to schools, Resideo is a role model for all companies aiming to resolve today’s talent shortage across building trades.”

 BTF is also collaborating with Resideo on promoting careers in skilled trades to more than 100,000 youth and unemployed adults per year, during BTF career events, and on BTF’s career platform, JobsToBuild. In addition, BTF is pleased to announce the appointment of Dana Huth, Chief Revenue Officer, Products & Solutions at Resideo, to its board of directors. Dana's extensive experience and passion for advancing the skilled trades will enhance BTF's leadership and strategic direction.

 Dana Huth, Chief Revenue Officer, Products & Solutions at Resideo, stated, “Our partnership with Building Talent Foundation reflects Resideo's unwavering commitment to empowering individuals and driving positive change within the residential construction industry. By working together, we are accelerating and deepening the impact on people’s lives and communities.”

 Resideo has pledged an investment of $300,000 annually, in support of BTF’s programs to strengthen and diversify the talent pipeline and bring 100,000 new workers into the homebuilding sector by 2030.

 To learn more about the program's impact visit Resideo’s newsroom. For more information about both organizations, visit Resideo's website and Building Talent Foundation's website.

###

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 initiative under BTF is the JobsToBuild platform, an innovative online tool designed to connect job seekers with career opportunities in the construction industry. This platform serves as a bridge between talent seeking to enter or advance in residential construction and employers looking for skilled talent. JobsToBuild offers resources such as job listings, career coaching, and training programs, ensuring that users are well-prepared to succeed in their roles.

For more information visit www.BuildingTF.org, www.JobsToBuild.com, and follow Building Talent Foundation on LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.

About Resideo Technologies:

Resideo is a leading global manufacturer and developer of technology-driven products and components that provide critical comfort, energy management, smart living and safety and security solutions to over 150 million homes globally. Resideo’s trusted First Alert® brand offers smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, escape ladders, and water leak detection solutions. With proven expertise for more than a century, the company’s Honeywell Home smart thermostats help balance indoor air quality and offer energy savings. Through the ADI Global Distribution business, Resideo also is a leading wholesale distributor of low-voltage security and smart living and life safety products for commercial and residential markets. For more information about Resideo, visit FirstAlert.com, HoneywellHome.com, or Resideo.com.

The Honeywell Home trademark is used under a long-term license to Resideo from Honeywell International Inc.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Building Talent Foundation:  Syreeta Ziegler | syreeta.ziegler@buildingtf.org

Resideo Technologies:  Sarah Reckard | sarah.reckard@resideo.com