TCBA Charitable Fund Mission
To bridge the gap between employers and potential employees through collaboration with other community leaders and programs.
About
The Treasure Coast Builders Association Charitable Fund, Inc. was established in 1988 to provide scholarships for students pursuing careers in the construction industry. Over the years, the Charitable Fund has evolved to address the growing workforce needs of our region through hands-on career exploration and workforce development initiatives.
Today, we host Careers in Construction events designed to bring local construction professionals directly to young people, providing hands-on learning, exposure to real-world skills, and clear pathways into the trades.
Careers in Construction Week is a week-long, immersive program for young adults ages 18-30 that offers in-depth, hands-on training across multiple construction trades. The program concludes with a career fair that brings together local employers, apprenticeship providers, and education partners to offer job opportunities, hands-on training pathways, and continued education within the construction industry.
Careers in Construction Day takes place on local high school campuses and focuses on early career awareness. These single-day events introduce students to construction careers through interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities led by industry professionals. Careers in Construction Day events are designed to spark interest and awareness at the high school level.
In 2025, 27 young adults graduated from Careers in Construction Week, with 9 participants securing employment in the trades or enrolling in a trades program shortly after completion. Through these efforts, the Charitable Fund continues to connect emerging talent with meaningful career opportunities while supporting TCBA members in building a strong, skilled workforce for the future.
Deb Frazier
Executive Officer
deb@treasurecoastba.com
Jen Williams
Director of Workforce Development
worforce@treasurecoastba.com
- Mentoring Program where TCBA members go into local schools and make presentations about how young people can pursue rewarding careers in the skilled trades.
- Future Builders of America Program sponsored by the Home Builders Institute (HBI) presents a unique opportunity for local high school students to organize into chapters and engage with other students around the state in an annual Leadership Summit
- Careers in Construction Day held in partnership with the St. Lucie, Martin and Indian River County schools to present career exploration and training for young adults who have chosen the the skilled trades industry as their career path.
- Careers in Construction Week where TCBA members connect with individuals who have developed their skills through various high school, technical college, and college training programs in a week long training opportunity.
You may also wish to engage directly with some of our workforce training partners, including:
Martin County ACE Program for Architecture, Construction, and Engineering
Masonry Association of Florida
St. Lucie County Economic Development Council (EDC)
TCBA In The Community
Working To Find Your Next Skilled Tradesman
St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) and Treasure Coast Builders Association (TCBA) continue to grow the pipeline for students in the Skilled Trade fields.
Members of TCBA met with teachers and school administrators at Port St. Lucie High School to plan for the school year. Contact the TCBA office if you are interested in our Skilled Trade programs and initiatives.
Check out the link here: https://lucielink.stlucie.k12.fl.us/tcba-partnership/