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32 • JULY 2019 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Home Builders Institute, The Home Depot Foundation offer construction training to military service members WASHINGTON, D.C. – HBI (Home Builders Institute) and The Home Depot Foundation announced they are expanding their trades train- ing partnership to include transition- ing military members, spouses and veterans in the Norfolk, Va., area. Participants in HBI's Military and Veterans Program can take advantage of a 12-week, no-cost construction in- dustry training, certification and job placement. Active duty military mem- bers within 180 days of separation are eligible to participate. The effort marks the seventh in- stallation to join the collaboration between HBI and The Home Depot Foundation to train transitioning mil- itary members and other new trades- people to help address the ongoing skilled labor shortage in the building industry. Fort Stewart, Fort Bragg, Fort Bliss, Fort Hood, Fort Carson and Jacksonville Naval Air Station currently have programs underway. "We are excited about the growth of the program," said HBI president and CEO Ed Brady. "We began our partnership with The Home Depot Foundation last year and we've made significant progress thus far. We look forward to a long-term relationship to prepare transitioning military mem- bers and veterans for careers post mil- itary service." Using HBI's Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training, HBI instructors train military members to learn con- struction trades skills to begin careers in the industry as they transition into civilian life. Students earn national, indus- try-recognized credentials in their chosen trade such as plumbing, elec- trical or carpentry. They will also receive support for job placement in the building industry upon separation from the military. Soldiers will be trained five days a week, eight hours a day toward completion typically with- in 12-14 weeks. "The HBI-Home Depot Foun- dation partnership will help create a much-needed pool of qualified work- ers for the Hampton Roads commu- nity. We welcome the program to the area to support our military commu- nity," said Patrick Reynolds, president of Tidewater Builders Association. The Home Depot Foundation is funding the program to help create a skilled labor pipeline to support the future of the building industry. The foundation is committed to working with HBI to set up training sites at additional U.S. bases this year and in subsequent years. "Giving back to service members exiting the military is personal to The Home Depot, as more than 35,000 of our associates have served in the military. Last year, The Home Depot Foundation made a commitment to work alongside HBI and train 20,000 skilled workers to help combat a ma- jor issue within the trades industry," said executive director for The Home Depot Foundation, Shannon Gerber. Visit www.hbi.org for more infor- mation. Greater Chicago AFA slates July 25 golf outing The Greater Chicago chapter of the AFA will hold its 2019 golf outing on July 25, 2019 at the Marriott Lin- colnshire Resort, Ten Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, Ill. 60089. The event will start with a 12 p.m. shotgun start with lunch before and dinner and prizes following. Contests include long drive, closest to the pin, longest putt and holes in one. The cost for all this is just $145 per golfer ($50 for dinner only). Players may assemble their own teams. To register, or for details and a signup sheet, contact one of the indi- viduals below. A variety of sponshorships are available also. Make checks payable to: AFA Chicago – P.O. Box 427, Lyons, Ill. 60534-0427. Credit card payments may be e-mailed to these golf committee members: – Eric Rud – erud@ameris- tarfence.com – Todd Kopke – todd@ad- vancedfence.com – Ken Jordan – ken.jordan@ wheatland.com – Moises Huerta – mhuerta@ef- distribution.com – David Johnson – djohnson@ pinerivergroup.com – Roger Freeman – freeman- fence@aol.com Overnight accommodations are available at Marriott Lincolnshire Re- sort, $149 per night. (Mention Chicago AFA when booking.) For reservations call 800- 228-9290. DAY AND NIGHT EFFECTS REFLECTIVE INSERTS Reflective Daytime Effect Reflective Nighttime Effect • Rigid PVC Strips with HIGHLY REFLECTIVE, Abrasion Resistant, Weatherproof Tape • Inserts are 1 .25" Wide x .080" Thick x 48" Long • Available in Three Reflective Colors – Gold Silver and Red • Packaged in Sets of 10 Inserts per Color / 4 Sets of 10 per Box (40 pcs) • Easily Cut to Size, Can Be Drilled and Fastened With Zip Ties or Hog Rings - Or - Can be Installed In Front Of Standard Slats for Background and Maximum Reflection • Bring visibility to gates, dumpster enclosures or any other fenced area where vehicle traffic is a concern. PDS is a registered trademark of Pexco. Pexco Tacoma Tacoma, WA 1.800.822.SLAT (7528) Pexco Athol Athol, MA 1.800.755.SLAT (7528) www.pexco.com/fence Silver and Red Silver and Red Silver and Red Silver and Red Silver and Red ®