Future Builders of America
Support Our Students
Currently partnering with Gadsden Highschool, Florida A&M University, and Habitat for Humanity
“Despite the incredible growth of Florida’s population and economy, the construction industry is facing a skilled workforce shortage. To help promote the construction industry as a great career opportunity to Florida’s future employees, visionary industry leaders created the Future Builders of America (FBA). The mission is to engage in construction educational activities and help youth understand and pursue rewarding careers in construction.
FBA links students in area schools with the local building community. Guest speakers and field trips to building sites along with opportunities for summer and post-graduation employment help introduce students to rewarding opportunities in the construction industry. FBA meetings also provide for camaraderie and an opportunity for students to improve their leadership and teamwork skills.
FBA is a conduit for educating and training students in construction related programs and for employment opportunities in the construction industry via a network of local student chapters, scholarships, a student leadership development program, and other targeted marketing and public relations activities. (FBA Website)“
FBA Students Bring Back Trophies from IBS Again!
February 23rd - February 25th, 2025
FBA had FOUR schools travel to IBS in February 2025 to compete on a National level – Bartow Highschool, Gadsden Technical College, and 2 teams from Florida A&M University. Our Teams have done an amazing job and brought back trophies once again! Congratulations to all Future Builders of America Students who competed in the International Builders Show Student Competitions! Thank you to all Chapter Advisors and Sponsors who made this possible.
- 2nd Place Construction Management Award – Gadsden Tech FBA
- 3rd Place Outstanding Student Chapter Award – Florida A&M
- Outstanding Chapter Advisor of the Year- Kerwyn Jones-Wilson
- Outstanding Students of the Year – Demayla Jenkins and Charlie Sanders III
Reconstructing the First Florida Capitol at Cascades Park
April 18th - April 21st, 2024
Future Builders of America and BIABB Members joined Mayor John Dailey, the City of Tallahassee, and Habitat for Humanity for the community build project – reconstructing the First Florida Capitol! Mayor John Dailey explained the importance of this reconstruction and worked directly alongside our FBA students.
Special thanks to our BIABB Builders Care Members who were there: 2025 President/FBA Chair, Kerwyn Wilson ; Vice President, Greg Eberhardt ; Board of Director/Builders Care Chair, Brian Neely ; Board of Director/Governmental Affairs Chair, Shaun Streetman ; Board of Director/Hall of Fame, Bill Kimberl IV ; and Board of Director/Hall of Fame, Sonny Phillips ; Associate Member, Farley Maxwell!
FBA Students at the Leadership Summit in Haines City, Florida
April 18th - April 21st, 2024
Our FBA students traveled from Tallahassee to Haines City, Florida to participate in the Leadership Summit – and brought back more trophies! Charlie Sanders III and Messiah Boxley both earned Harper Awards of Excellence in Leadership for standing out and being the best on their teams. Our association is proud to have sponsored their trip and to support these students, our Future Builders of America!
Students Compete on the largest stage at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Nevada
February 27th - February 29th, 2024
These students are winners! In February, FBA & BIABB worked together to send students from Gadsden Highschool and Florida A&M University all the way to Las Vegas, Nevada. The International Builders Show is the largest event of it’s kind in the U.S., and our students brought back two trophies: both FAMU teams won Rookie of the Year and our Gadsden Highschool Team placed second!
The students are planning to compete again at IBS 2025 and need your support! Contact the BIABB Office if you would like to get involved with the Future Builders of America Program.
NAHB Student Chapters – Tallahassee Contact Information
FBA Chair, Kerwyn Wilson
jcdbuilders@aol.com
Future Builders of America Contact Information
PO Box 429
Jenson Beach, FL 34958
Cindy.Hall@HBI.org
(722) 370-4713