The HBI/Home Depot/100 Black Men of America is a 4-year collaborative initiative that recruits, trains, certifies, and secures work-based learning opportunies for underserved young adults, 16-25, in four cities: Atlanta, Oakland, Philadelphia, and Las Vegas.

Throughout the year, students complete a 16-week Pre-Apprentice Certificate Training (PACT) program. The goal is to increase the certification of underrepresented youth in each market, in the HBI PACT Core curriculum, and secure work-based learning jobs.

Ultimately this initiative has increased the diversity of the construction industry by ensuring greater inclusion of underrepresented population in the trades.

Results

❖ Total Students Registered: 535

❖ Total Students Completing Certification: 375

❖ Total Students with Work-Based Learning Jobs: 244