18 MANATEE-SARASOTA BIA Contractors’ Guide
The Future Builders of America (FBA), a non—profit
foundation, founded by members of the Florida
Home Builders Association in 2000 as a workforce
development and student leadership program for the
building industry in Florida. The building industry
plays a vital role in Florida’s economy in both residential
and commercial construction. FBA is the conduit of
educated and trained students in construction related
programs and the employment opportunities in the
construction industry in Florida and the USA.
What We Do
• Future Builders of America links students in area
schools with the local building community.
• Guest speakers
• Field trips to building sites
• Summer and post—graduation employment
• Leadership Training Camp
• Scholarships & more!