Lehigh Carbon Community College’s designers of the future got to experience the NKBA | KBIS headquarters in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
By Nicholas Tamarin
On the night of Wednesday, March 26, NKBA | KBIS held a super fun meet and greet at its Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, headquarters for students from Lehigh Carbon Community College in nearby Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. Attendees included students from the Kitchen and Bath Design Principles class, as well as recent graduates and those graduating this semester.
Educators Jim DePietro, Professor and Coordinator of Mechanical/Construction Technology, and Erin Piar, instructor of Kitchen & Bath Principles, were on hand as the local students were offered a deeper understanding of NKBA | KBIS and the value of association participation in their careers. Students had the opportunity to tour national headquarters and interact with NKBA | KBIS Global President and CEO Bill Darcy, who was on hand to greet the future members of the kitchen and bath industry. The event also facilitated networking with local chapter members, including honored guests such as former NKBA Board President John Petrie, CMKBD, owner at Mother Hubbard’s Custom Cabinetry and Elizabeth Marcocci, CMKBD, Kitchen and Bath Designer at Mother Hubbard’s Custom Cabinetry, who enthusiastically met with the potential future designers. Furthermore, two NKBA Specialty Badges were given away to students after a brief trivia session. The program offers a manageable credential and a pathway to further NKBA education—learn more here!
