Episode 40: Building the next generation of code professionals in black and brown communities

Episode 40: Building the next generation of code professionals in black and brown communities

Author: International Code Council: Non-profit, building codes May 14, 2021 Duration: 29:20

In this episode, John ("JC") Hudgison, Certified Building Official for the City of Tampa & Emerging Leaders Membership Council member talks with Henry Green, former President & CEO of NIBS and former Code Council Board President, and Anthony Floyd, Green Building Program Manager for the City of Scottsdale, on training the next generation in black and brown communities and how we can increase awareness and education about the building safety profession.

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