Meet SFC Blake and his son

Below is a quote from MarcAnthony Blake, the 19 year old son of SFC Blake. He has been helping the HBI staff and Veterans at our Jacksonville site.

"Since I started helping here at HBI, I have had the awesome opportunity to meet and help some veterans, and work with some great people. They really care for our veterans, and it just makes me proud to be an American when I see other Americans care for those in need, especially the people who defended this country. I am also trying to join the U.S. military and it makes me feel reassured knowing our service men and women are taken care of by such nice people. I grew up as an Army brat and I know not everyone respects the people who defend us, so I am glad to see there are some honest Americans helping our veterans get an education and become productive members of society. This has been an experience I shall not soon forget."

MarcAnthony Blake

SFC Stedmond Blake and his son, MarcAnthony Blake

Jacksonville's new partnership!

HBI PACT for Veterans Jacksonville is proud to announce our partnership with The American Legion Lakeshore Post 137 located at 5443 San Juan Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210! Post 137 was formed in 1945 and lead by Commander Myra Jowers.

HBI's first day of classes at Post 137 will be on Tuesday, September 3rd at 9:00 a.m., located in the Moon Building. HBI Veterans will assist in renovation projects needed at Post 137 as community service, Veterans giving back to Veterans.

For more information about Post 137, please visit www.post137.com

Our sites!

Introduction:

 

The HBI PACT for Veterans program provides free training, certification and job placement in the construction trades. See www.hbi.org/veterans or check out our Facebook page HBI PACT for Veterans or our Twitter page at HBIPACT4Vets

 

Orlando site:

Rosa Cannaverde

Program Manager

407-790-0961

rcannaverde@hbi.org

 

Jacksonville site: 

LaTanya Guillory

Program Manager

904-625-3299

lguillory@hbi.org

 

Tampa site:

Foster Zisk

Program Manager

813-285-6958

fzisk@hbi.org

 

Bragging rights:

 

Last year, HBI PACT for Veterans program had a certification and job placement rate of 84%!

Re-Charge and Re-Energize your Job Search!

If you are an active job seeker, you don't want to miss this event! This would be a great opportunity for our Veterans in Orlando!

CFEC Job Search Seminar

HBI and the PACT for Veterans Program

Home Builders Institute, (HBI) a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, is a national leader for career training in the building industry. Through certification programs, mentoring, pre-apprenticeships and job placement services, HBI prepares its students - including at-risk and underserved populations such as youth, veterans, ex-offenders and displaced workers – with the skills and experience they need for successful careers in the building industry. HBI program graduates are qualified to work across many different sectors of the building industry, giving businesses a competitive edge when hiring new workers.

 

HBI PACT for Veterans program was started in the state of Florida and funded through the Department of Economic Opportunity. The program focuses on training Military Veterans in pre-apprenticeship level Facilities Maintenance; providing resume, interviewing, cover letter training and job placement assistance. The PACT for Veterans program was started back in July of 2012. The program is now in its second year of operation. During the first year the program had an 84% job placement rate for Veterans enrolled in the program. HBI staff were able to help over 200 Veterans during the first year and this second year will be no exception!

 

 

Congratulations HBI graduates for July 2013

How to access our FREE skills training and job placement

Here at HBI PACT for Veterans, Veterans have access to free training, certification, and job placement in the remodeling and commercial construction sectors. Contact Regional Program Manager, Paul Johnson. Contact info listed below.

HBI PACT for Veterans program

 

What is Facilities Maintenance, you ask? Find out here!