Paradise, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie, the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, partnered with Valley Contractors Workforce Foundation (VCWF), the nonprofit arm of the Valley Contractors Exchange, to raise walls for a new home in Paradise, CA, on October 30. In 2018, the Camp Fire burned down 95% of Paradise and was the deadliest fire in California history.

Members of the Simpson Strong-Tie executive and senior leadership teams and other employees joined the Hands On Tools Mobile Construction Training (HOT MCT) instructor, trainees and VCWF staff on Wednesday, October 30, to build a new home for a long-time Paradise resident. The company also donated $10,000 toward the house build.

The build enabled Simpson Strong-Tie to demonstrate its commitment to two of its social impact pillars: Home Building and Repair and Construction Trades Education. The company is working with organizations across the country to actively engage and recruit more individuals into the trades as a career.

“Working side by side with young people who are learning a trade through the Hands On Tools Mobile Construction Training program was a rewarding experience for us,” notes Simpson Strong-Tie CEO Mike Olosky. “And the opportunity to put up the walls for a new home in Paradise, which was devastated by the Camp Fire, was very moving and inspirational.”

“We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with Simpson Strong-Tie,” said VCWF Executive Director Melissa Crick. “It is because of the support of organizations like Simpson Strong-Tie that we can continue rebuilding homes and communities while training the next generation of construction rock stars. Huge thanks to the Simpson Strong-Tie team for making our work possible.”

To learn more or get involved with the Hands On Tools Mobile Construction Training program, go to https://vceonline.com/hands-on-tools/.

 

About Valley Contractors Workforce Foundation

Created by the Valley Contractors Exchange in 2022, the Valley Contractors Workforce Foundation, a 501c3 corporation, works to provide skills training and education for the benefit of the construction industry. Recruiting and training the future workforce, VCWF works to grow the MCT program and achieve our goal of increasing the construction workforce in our region, expediting the construction of homes, and rebuilding our fire-affected communities.

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About Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.

Simpson Strong-Tie is the world leader in structural solutions — products and technology that help people design and build safer, stronger homes, buildings, and communities. As a pioneer in the building industry, we have an unmatched passion for problem solving through skillful engineering and thoughtful innovation. Our structural systems research and rigorous testing enable us to design code-listed, value-engineered solutions for a multitude of applications in wood, steel, and concrete structures. Our dedication to pursuing ever-better construction products and technology and to surrounding our customers with exceptional service and support has been core to our mission since 1956. For more information, visit strongtie.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

 

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