NAHB Investing in the Future

In 2023, NAHB’s Careers in Construction team launched its first-ever Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Student Leadership program.

This new initiative, led by Student Chapter Advisory Board Chair Dr. Charner Rodgers and Vice Chair Mr. Myles Cardenas, expands opportunities with HBCU students through leadership development seminars and networking throughout the year.

Already off to a quick start, students and faculty participated in two multi-day programs at the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C. in June and September.

Seventeen students from nine HBCUs also enjoyed an evening of learning and networking at NAHB’s first-ever Black Builder and Mentor Mixer in February during the International Builders’ Show 2024 in Las Vegas.

Our next HBCU Leadership Program will be hosted in D.C. from September 25-27, 2024 with extended programming taking place during the International Builders’ Show in 2025 (Feb. 25-27).

Do you want to get involved with one of these HBCU construction education programs? Please complete this form and we’ll reach out and make the connection.

Participating HBCUs include:

• Alabama A&M University
• Florida A&M University
• Lawson State Community College
• Morgan State University
• Norfolk State University
• North Carolina A&T
• Prairie View A&M University
• St. Phillip's College
• Tuskegee University
• University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Learn more about the program’s mission and goals.