#KeepCraftAlive Networking Event
Event Information
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Come show your support for #KeepCraftAlive after the PCBC show on June 27th, 2018 at the ThirstyBear Organic Brewery for an evening of networking fundraising and giveaways from some of the best brands in building!
You'll be able to network with Fine Homebuilding editors and ambassadors; enjoy organic craft beer, sangria, and Spanish tapas; receive swag bags; and more!
All net profits from event ticket sales will be donated to the Fine Homebuilding #KeepCraftAlive scholarship fund with SkillsUSA in order to help close the skills gap and support the next generation of craftsmen and women.
Fine Homebuilding will also match dollar for dollar any additional donations beyond ticket sales to help support the cause.
Early registrants receive a discount and are guaranteed to receive a swag bag, so register today and help support the cause! $40 advance registration, $50 at the door.
By registering for this event, you are agreeing to receive promotional and special offers from The Taunton Press and its sponsors. The Taunton Press will not sell or rent your information to third parties and you may opt-out at any time at http://www.taunton.com/privacy-policy/. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Event Sponsor retains the right to validate and check proof of age.
Organizer #KeepCraftAlive® Networking Event Organizer
Organizer of #KeepCraftAlive Networking Event
Fine Homebuilding® is the most trusted and authoritative resource for the residential construction and remodeling community. We uniquely source our content from the job sites and design offices of the most qualified and talented builders and designers in the industry to empower a global workforce with the ability to create the most advanced homes possible. Driven by the ethos that exceptional homes are possible and that craftsmanship is an honorable and worthy pursuit, Fine Homebuilding® has become the brand for skilled practitioners, deeply knowledgeable enthusiasts, industry influencers, and forward-thinking companies who are collectively committed to shaping the way we build.
#KeepCraftAlive®
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The disparity between the employment demands of a growing housing construction industry and the shortage of trained, qualified labor, more commonly referred to the skills gap, continues to be a serious concern for the vitality of the industry and of the economy overall. The recession displaced many workers, and now Baby Boomers are exiting the workforce at a rapid rate – there are not enough people entering the trades to meet the demands. From the pace of building, to the cost of construction, the prices of homes, the quality of our housing infrastructure—the skills gap is having a deep and far-reaching impact on our society. That’s why Fine Homebuilding® launched the #KeepCraftAlive® campaign – to leverage all our media resources and platforms to bring awareness to the problem and to help build towards a solution. What started as a campaign is now a movement. Fine Homebuilding® has partnered with industry organizations and influencers to surface skills training and educational opportunities and to fund student scholarships to support those who want to pursue a path in the trades. Most importantly, we have tapped our core content development capabilities and media platform reach to celebrate the value of true craftsmanship in all trades in order to influence the cultural narrative about what it means to be a respected, successful professional.
