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IMPROVE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES

In low-income areas, residents are plagued
with a multitude of issues that often leave them
stuck in a cycle of poverty. Houses and businesses
suffer from outdated energy systems that are
expensive to maintain, and safety hazards like
asbestos and mold are rampant. The home
building industry serves these communities
by renovating buildings to improve safety
conditions and implement cost-efficient energy
upgrades, and building more affordable homes
as they can also create jobs and provide training
for workers within these communities.

PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

Green design and construction is dedicated to
using sustainable materials and practices, and recent
technological advances have made renewable energy
more affordable and accessible, reducing long-term
costs and conserving precious natural resources. For
workers with a passion for environmental preservation,
construction careers provide an opportunity to work on
sustainable projects that improve communities while
protecting the environment for this and future generations.

SUPPORT LOCAL & GLOBAL INITIATIVES

While finding purpose in work is undoubtedly
a crucial component of being an engaged,
satisfied employee, construction careers have
the added bonus of providing healthy paychecks
and plenty of room for career advancement.
NAHB’s Careers in the Construction Trades
page shows that workers can earn average
annual salaries well into the upper $40k and
50k mark with strong room for industry growth
into the coming decade. Even for employees
who are focused primarily on purpose, these
paychecks matter: They can provide workers with the financial freedom to pursue their passions, whether that
means donating to local or global charities, traveling the world to broaden their horizons or do mission work, or
investing in research and development of technologies to improve the world.

SUPPORT LOCAL & GLOBAL INITIATIVES

In collaboration with ConstructionJobs.com, NAHB offers this recruitment tool to all NAHB members in their
search for new employees. NAHB members enjoy a 20% discount off standard rates for job posting. Find all of
NAHB’s Member Advantage program discounts at nahb.org/ma.
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