Brian Bader, an HBI Facilities Maintenance program graduate from the Burdick Job Corps Center, was awarded the NAHB Chairman’s Award at the International Buildes show in Orlando, Florida. The award is presented annually to an outstanding Job Corps graduate who has overcome adversity to achieve success in the home building industry. From the start of his training, Bader showed dedication to his training & was an integral part of an HBI community service remodeling project at the Minot Air Force Base. Upon completion of the program in, Bader began working as a union apprentice with Mowbray & Son Plumbing & Heating. Today he is a third year apprentice & has almost completed his studies to become a certified pipe-fitter. “Brian exemplifies the reason I became an HBI instructor, to help those individuals who, after struggling with life, decided to change their lives & become more than anyone can imagine,” said his instructor Michael Frank. “I am proud of Brian for all he has achieved.” “Thank you to everyone at HBI Job Corps and NAHB who got me here today, who gave me positive encouragement, and got me where I am,” said Bader.
HBI Graduate from Burdick JC Recognized with NAHB Chairman’s Award at Int’l Builder’s Show