Student Chapters
The Greater San Antonio Builders Association (GSABA) & the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) Student Chapter Program enhances students' educational experience in the home building industry through membership, educational programs, and networking. It offers practical skills, industry insights, and networking opportunities with peers and professionals. The program focuses on workforce development by bridging education and employment through internships, job fairs, and networking. Its goal is to inspire and prepare students for successful careers in home building.
If you are looking for a great way to get involved in your Association, sign up to be one of the mentors, speak at a chapter meeting or sponsor an event for one of Student Chapters!
Call (210) 696-3800 for details on how to get involved!
Student Spotlight: Elizabeth Lopez
The Greater San Antonio Education Foundation is proud to spotlight Elizabeth Lopez, recipient of a $2,000 GSAEF Scholarship. Elizabeth is pursuing her degree in Construction Technology at St. Philip’s College, with plans to graduate in December 2025 and become a Project Manager in residential construction.
Her path into the industry began in 2017, when she took over a residential foundation-setting business, managing three subdivisions and leading a team of 15 employees. Today, she continues to demonstrate resilience, leadership, and a passion for building the future of homebuilding.
Congratulations, Elizabeth — we’re honored to support your journey!
We love celebrating the success of our NAHB Student Chapter members! If you, your student, or someone you know would like to be featured in our Student Spotlight — showcased on our website, magazine, and social media — let us know.
Simply send an email to tabrams@sabuilders.com with your interest, and we’ll follow up with next steps.
Active Chapters
Careers Construction Academy | High School
CCA students are introduced to fields such as carpentry, electrical trades, HVAC, plumbing/pipefitting and welding, architecture, construction management, and engineering. Students may pursue NCCER certification or college credit through Dual Credit & AP course work.
St. Philips College - Construction Technology | 1-2 year College/ Trade
Construction Technology students enrolling in one or two-year training programs that concentrate in several disciplines to include electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general construction and mechanical. The program and faculty are certified by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
The St. Philip’s Student Chapter has consistently won awards for their leadership on campus and for their community service work. The students complete a community service project every two months and help Seniors and Families in need by building decks, painting exteriors of homes, replacing roofing and building wheel chair ramps.
UTSA - Construction Science Management | 4 year College/University
Students learn to coordinate and supervise a wide variety of projects, safely completing them on time, within budget, and meeting industry standards.
The UTSA GSABA/NAHB Student Chapter won ‘Best Student Chapter of the Year’ from NAHB in 2017 and traveled to the International Builders Show to compete against other Student Chapters. The students have competed in two events designing, costing out and building three playhouses that were later given to a ministry and a local shelter that serves women and children. This playhouse build-off has been sponsored by Builders First Source, 84 Lumber and McCoy’s in 2017 and 2018.