Student Chapter Membership
Æðµã´«Ã½’s Student Chapter program is dedicated to enriching students’ educational experience and exposure to the home building industry through national programming and the connection with their local home builders’ association.
This national membership offers educational programming, leadership development and networking opportunities among other benefits. Æðµã´«Ã½ Student Chapters membership is right for students studying for a career in residential construction or skilled trades, or younger minds seeking more information and exposure to construction-related career pathways.
This exciting program gives students opportunities to:
- Build industry-valued leadership skills
- Meet and form relationships with real builders and industry professionals through your local Home Builders Association (HBA)
- Have a voice in securing your future in the residential industry
A Student Chapter can be started by either a school faculty member or an Executive Officer of a local association.
You will need:
- The name of the school or program
- A faculty sponsor
- A local association as a representative
- To complete the Æðµã´«Ã½ Student Chapter affiliation agreement
- To pay Student Chapter Membership Dues
Read more detailed information on starting a Student Chapter.
Please direct any questions to Becca Wray ([email protected])
- High School and Secondary Programs: , or .
- Post-Secondary Programs: , or.
NOTE: This student chapter dues structure is subject to change
Æðµã´«Ã½ Student and Faculty Members can add new students to their chapter throughout the year. Membership is on a 12-month rolling basis. Adding a new student, or renewing your own membership is simple.
- Download and complete the .
- Return the to [email protected] (in Excel format). Student Rosteres not received in Excel format will prevent student memberships from being processed.
- Compete in the Æðµã´«Ã½ Student Competition at the International Builders’ Show
- Attend the , the largest annual light construction show in the world. Student members are eligible for a free or discounted expo-pass.
- Every October we celebrate Careers in Construction Month. Join our national campaign celebrating all construction professions.
- All student members are Æðµã´«Ã½ Young Professionals, too! YP Week takes place every October and focuses on mentoring, community involvement and professional development.
- Celebrated every February, Careers in Technical Education Month recognizes the value of CTE programs across the country.
- Are you an Æðµã´«Ã½ student chapter member or recent alumnus with an internship or full-time position working in residential construction? If so, we’d love to feature your journey and highlight the ways Æðµã´«Ã½ membership has helped you achieve your goals. View the form here.
- The Emerging Professional membership is available to former Student Chapter members, HBI program graduates, and graduates from ACCE accredited schools.
Additional Resources
Starting a New Student Chapter ToolkitStudent Chapters Advisory BoardÆðµã´«Ã½ HBCU Student Leadership ProgramVideo Interviews with Student Chapters AlumniAre you an Æðµã´«Ã½ student chapter member or recent alumnus with an internship or full-time position working in residential construction?
