Business View Magazine - April 2024

CAHB also works with some local governments to help offset permit fees to better fund the Careers in Construction program and provide more resources to school districts. Their efforts help offer pre- apprenticeship certificates to qualifying students so they can be ready to work as they graduate from high school, or even before. The shortage of skilled tradespeople is being seen across the country, so Careers in Construction is being implemented in many other states as well, with a lot of support from the NAHB. All of these efforts show how dedicated CHAB is to creating and maintaining a positive business environment for the Colorado housing industry, with the ultimate goal of housing affordability for all. 34 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 04