“We want young people to see the trades as viable, respected career paths,” Hansbauer says. “These are well-paying, entrepreneurial jobs with huge opportunities.” SAFETY AND SITE READINESS Hansbauer highlights that workplace safety is built into every aspect of the training. “A big portion of the classroom curriculum is OSHA certification and understanding job-site culture,” Hansbauer notes. “We teach participants what to expect, how to stay safe, and how to operate professionally in a live construction environment.” Habitat’s work sites double as training grounds — diverse, supportive spaces where participants learn by doing under professional supervision.“It’s a great bridge between learning and employment,” he adds. “By the time they’re hired full-time, they’ve already operated in a real worksite environment.” DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION While the organization is best known for its classic single-family homes, Habitat Cincinnati has diversified its architectural approach to meet modern needs and urban constraints. The team now works with six core home models, each between 900 and 1,400 square feet, designed inhouse for efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability. Materials and rooflines vary to blend seamlessly into surrounding neighborhoods. Recently, the organization introduced a connected rowhouse model —zero-lot-line homes offering full ownership, not condominium units. 45 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 11 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREATER CINCINNATI
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