Flex Program

Building the Next Generation of Construction Leaders

WHO IS A YOUNG PROFESSIONAL?

A young professional is anyone employed by an ABC member company in good standing who is under the age of 40. ABC established the Young Professionals program to develop the next generation of ABC leaders and encourage networking among the “best and brightest” up-and-comers in construction. ABC Carolinas has developed it’s own version of this National program called FLEX, which stands for Future Leaders Exchange. This was coined by a committee of young professionals who promote and advocate for younger individuals to be more involved in the industry.

WHY PARTICIPATE IN FLEX?

Our FLEX group, operating in all seven of our Councils, provides the opportunity for you to network, and build relationships with, other individuals who are at the same place in their career. These relationships will be integral as you progress within the industry and your career. FLEX also allows for expansive industry exposure and opportunities for community involvement. Peer Groups and Mentoring are another aspect of FLEX that we hope continues to provide knowledge and resources to the next wave of construction professionals.

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Our mission is to promote and encourage the participation and involvement of young, industry professionals by creating a platform to build relationships with peers, for professional development, volunteering and community involvement opportunities, and share best practices. We will strive to create awareness of, and strengthen, the core principles of the merit shop philosophy to ensure the viability and growth of future leadership within ABC and the construction industry.