NHCA pilots Hispanic workforce bridge
The National Hispanic Construction Association is piloting programs to connect Hispanic construction workers directly with real‑estate professionals, aiming to improve inclusion, engagement, and upward mobility in the trades. The effort offers a replicable pipeline model for developers seeking diverse local crews. (housingwire.com)
NAHREP formally announced the establishment of the National Hispanic Construction Alliance on Sept. 26, 2023. (nahrep.org) NHCA’s own reporting and partner releases place operational launch in 2024 and say the group is nearing its second anniversary. (housingwire.com) NHCA’s 2025 State of Hispanics in Construction report finds Hispanic builders make up nearly one‑third of the U.S. construction workforce and that Hispanic builders drove 59% of industry growth between 2018 and 2023. (prnewswire.com) HousingWire says NHCA’s near‑term goal is to expand into 20 markets by year‑end and to create a national network linking contractors, homebuilders, real‑estate brokerages and lenders, and the organization markets its ability to provide vetted contractors to facilitate transactions. (housingwire.com) ProWood announced a strategic partnership to back NHCA’s 2026 Build the Builder program, with the inaugural in‑person cohort scheduled for May 6–10, 2026, in Los Angeles and a curriculum that includes real‑estate fundamentals, financing and project planning. (prnewswire.com) ProWood’s support package includes representation on NHCA’s Corporate Advisory Council (Darren Bennett named) and commitments to help translate program materials and broaden outreach to Spanish‑speaking participants. (prnewswire.com) NHCA installed its inaugural national board of directors on June 12, 2025, and public materials show leadership listed both George Carrillo in the 2023 launch announcement and Sergio Barajas as the organization’s current executive director. (constructionbusinessowner.com)
