Advancing Careers & Strengthening Communities: How TAAEF’s Room to Grow Campaign is Shaping the Texas Apartment Industry

The Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) is dedicated to recruiting, retaining, and advancing the next generation of leaders in the Texas rental housing industry. Through innovative initiatives like the “Room to Grow” campaign, TAAEF connects job seekers with rewarding careers in this rapidly expanding sector.​

Discovering Room to Grow

The Room to Grow campaign is TAAEF’s flagship initiative, aiming to raise awareness about the diverse career opportunities within the Texas apartment industry. By sharing real-life success stories, the campaign highlights the industry’s potential for stability, growth, and personal fulfillment, and inspires others to start their journey. 

From right out of high school to those exploring a career change from another industry, Room to Grow matches job seekers with hiring managers in the Texas rental housing industry. With paths for learning, tools for upskilling, and job postings through the Career Center, you get access to an extended network to connect talent with great opportunities in Texas. If you’re looking for new employees to help boost your business, Room to Grow provides a network, talent, and resources to help with your search!

Tools and Resources for Job Seekers & How Employers Can Use Them 

To assist individuals in finding their ideal roles, Room to Grow offers several resources:​

• Find Your Fit Quiz: This tool helps job seekers identify positions that align with their skills and interests, guiding them toward suitable career paths.​
  
• Career Center: A comprehensive platform providing access to job listings, career guides, and articles tailored to the rental housing industry.
  
• Job Seeker Resources: Guidance on securing employment and advancing within the industry, including resume-building tips and interview preparation.​
  

Empowering Employers

TAAEF also supports employers in attracting and retaining top talent:​

• Employer Resources: Customizable resources and tools including web banners, social media posts, how to guides, flyers, and postcards to help you connect with job seekers, promote career opportunities and open positions, career fairs, and more to recruit, retain, and advance employees more effectively.
  
• Statewide Job Board: A platform where employers can post job openings, connecting them with qualified candidates across Texas.​

• Be the Next: The “Be the Next” video challenge invites industry newcomers with five years or less experience to share why they love their jobs, inspiring others to explore multifamily careers. 
• Lead the Next: This program fosters leadership growth virtually, building on the key aspects of being a great leader. 
• Skills to Grow: This 4-part virtual program, teaches essential professional skills like communication, teamwork, and leadership while incorporating wellness to address burnout.
• Mentorship: Connects talent with experienced professionals for guidance, support, and career growth opportunities.

TAAEF: Recruit, Retain and Advance Talent 

TAAEF and the Room to Grow campaign work in tandem to strengthen the Texas apartment industry. TAAEF works to Recruit, Retain and Advance talent, and recruitment is fueled through the Room to Grow program. A wide range of resources for TAA members help retain talent and advancement is propelled through emerging leader programs. Highlights include: ​

• Talent Acquisition: By promoting the industry’s benefits and success stories, they attract new professionals eager to build meaningful careers.​
  
• Professional Development: Through resources like podcasts and webinars, they offer continuous learning opportunities for industry employees.
  
• Community Engagement: Initiatives such as the “Be the Next Room to Grow Ambassador” challenge encourage industry professionals to share their experiences, fostering a sense of community and inspiring others. ​

Programs Built to Benefit You!

Engaging with TAAEF and the Room to Grow campaign offers numerous benefits:​

• Career Advancement: Access to tools and resources that support professional growth within the rental housing industry.
  
• Networking Opportunities: Connections with industry leaders and peers through events and programs.​
  
• Contribution to Industry Growth: Playing a role in shaping the future of the Texas apartment industry by supporting initiatives that promote career awareness and development.​
  

By participating in TAAEF’s programs and the Room to Grow campaign, individuals and organizations alike can contribute to a thriving future for the Texas apartment industry. Whether you’re a job seeker, employer, or industry veteran, there’s room to grow with TAAEF!

Discover more about how you can get involved at taaef.taa.org