To Transform the Lives of Clients of Social Services Agency Friendly House, BTF will Provide Career Guidance and Job Placement Assistance
(Washington, DC) April 19, 2022 — To support job seekers and career changers as they enter the residential construction workforce, Building Talent Foundation (BTF) is partnering with Friendly House Inc., a multifaceted social services agency on a mission to empower Arizona communities through education and human services. The strategic partnership focuses on facilitating the professional development and career placements of Friendly House clients with BTF’s residential construction employer partners seeking skilled tradespeople.
Under this new partnership, Friendly House will connect BTF with underrepresented career seekers such as GED credential holders, immigrants, and refugees. In turn, BTF will provide career coaching and job placement services to Friendly House clients. Together, the two organizations aim to help job seekers from diverse backgrounds secure opportunities in careers where they can thrive.
BTF's mission is to advance the education, training, and career progression of young people and people from underrepresented groups, as skilled technical workers and business owners in residential construction. The non-profit organization’s vision is to build a sustainable residential construction workforce by 2030.
"This collaboration capitalizes on our organizations' combined strengths and moves us closer to our vision of developing a sustainable workforce in the sector,” said Branka Minic, CEO of BTF. “By connecting Friendly House clients with our extensive network of employer partners, the workforce will grow stronger.”
“We are in a fortunate position to have such an ambitious partner as Building Talent Foundation,” said Jerry Mendoza, CEO and President of Friendly House. “Job interview tips, career counseling, and job placement assistance from BTF’s engagement managers will prove invaluable in helping our clients find career success and advancement.”
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ABOUT BUILDING TALENT FOUNDATION
Building Talent Foundation (BTF) is a non-profit organization founded by the Leading Builders of America, 20 of the largest residential construction companies in the United States. BTF'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. For more information, visit www.BuildingTF.org.
ABOUT FRIENDLY HOUSE INC.
As one of Arizona’s pioneer social service agencies, Friendly House was first established in 1920 as part of a local initiative to assist immigrants in acquiring the citizenship, education and literacy skills necessary to acculturate into the United States. In 100+ years, Friendly House has evolved into a multi-service organization with wide-ranging programs aimed at addressing the pressing needs of its diverse community: Education, Workforce Development, Family Support, Basic Needs and Immigration.