THE HOME BUILDER
Page Eight
April 2024
Young Professionals visit Collin College
Professional Women in Building
Perspective and How It Can Forever
Change Your Life
Debora Trimpe, PhD
April 17 11:30am - 1pm
Debora started her career in the homebuilding industry over 40 years ago. She also has her PhD in Psychology. Her specialization is in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, which delves in the psychology of behavior, motivation, and change management. Her subspecialty is in Leadership Coaching Psychology.
Dallas Builders Association 5816 W. Plano Pkwy. Plano, TX
Young Professionals Council member Peter Burgess of Burgess Con- struction moderates a breakout session with Collin College students.
PWB Members $25 (with promo code) | Non-PWB Members $35
relevant certifications or qualifications. “Our continued partnership with Collin College just makes sense,” said Council Chair Landon Hood with Beazer Homes. “The programs offered by the technical campus translate directly to the job site. Anyone even remotely connected to the homebuilding in- dustry knows we need more builders, plumbers, electricians, HVAC contrac- tors, etc. These students are hungry to get into our industry and help us pro- vide homes to families in DFW. The YP group will continue to support the College with our time and scholarship fund philanthropic effort.”
The Association’s Young Profes- sionals Council recently visited Collin College to engage with its students in the Construction Management Program. Several council members empha- sized the value of hands-on experience in residential construction, either through working on construction sites or through internships with construc- tion companies. Some common themes that emerged from their discussions in- cluded the importance of gaining prac- tical experience through internships or apprenticeships, networking with industry professionals and obtaining
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May 15 Bowling Tournament
5:30pm Registration/Happy Hour 6:00pm Tournament
3805 Belt Line Rd. Addison, TX 75001
Proceeds benefit the Dallas BA’s Collin College Scholarship Fund, which allows the next generation of our industry to pursue a career in construction. Play as a team of 5 bowlers for $300 or play as an individual for $25. Non-members $50 per person.
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