VIDEO: Latinos En Roofing Fall Training Preview

The nationwide initiative to engage and empower Latino contractors in the roofing industry continues with a series of upcoming events.

By Jill Bloom, Executive Director, Roofing Contractor, Amparo Sancen

Amparo Sancen, the principal and founder of Sancen Contracting based in Richardson, Texas, continues her mission to empower Latino contractors to run successful businesses in the roofing industry.

Her next training event as part of the Latinos En Roofing group is Aug. 25, in Coppell, Texas. Presented by ABC Supply Co., attendees will learn about codes, inspections and working with public adjusters. Other event dates include:

Aug. 30-31, Denver, Colo.
Sept. 9, Atlanta, Ga.
Sept. 15-16, Houston, Texas
Sept. 19, Houston, Texas
Sept. 23-25, Western States Roofing Expo 2023, Las Vegas, Nev.
Oct. 20, Chicago, Ill.
Nov. 3, New Jersey
Dec. 3-5, Best of Success, Frisco, Texas

“Everyone in construction needs more knowledge and that’s our number one goal,” she said in a brief videochat with RC Group Publisher Jill Bloom.

Watch the full conversation here.

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Jill Bloom is the innovative Executive Director of Roofing Contractor, Walls & Ceilings, Building Enclosure, Roofing Supply Pro, and the highly regarded Best of Success event. With a deep commitment to advancing the roofing, construction, and building enclosure industries, Jill oversees a robust portfolio of publications, podcasts, and events that empower professionals with knowledge, inspiration, and connections.

Her brands deliver exceptional value across multiple platforms, including:

Techos y Más, the Spanish-language newsletter of Roofing Contractor.
Safety Advisor, a newsletter focused on critical resources for jobsite safety.
Thermal Talk, a newsletter focused on insights and news for the insulation contractor.
eRock, a leading newsletter for drywall contractors.
The Enclosure Experts podcast, offering architects deep insights into building enclosure technologies.
If Walls Could Talk, a podcast dedicated to exploring trends and innovations for the wall and ceiling contractor.
The Best of Success Podcast, providing thought leadership and practical advice for roofing professionals.

Jill’s passion for professional development and fostering industry connections is exemplified by the Best of Success event, a premier gathering of contractors, suppliers, and thought leaders for unmatched education and networking.

Amparo Sancen is the founder and CEO of Sancen Contracting, based in Plano, Texas. Sancen’s story of grit is a classic American tale of triumph over adversity. Sancen, who founded her company in 2006, experienced what many first-time business owners face — struggles — requiring retrenchment. After setbacks and years of performing subcontracting work, she relaunched her efforts in 2018 and hasn’t looked back.

Now, she’s bringing the Latino community on her journey through Latinos en Roofing, the advocacy group she founded in 2022, which seeks to provide resources and information to the next crop of first-generation Latino entrepreneurs wanting to make their mark in the roofing industry. With the help of her two daughters, these women are blazing a trail for America’s fastest-growing labor force segment — Latinos and native-speaking Spanish entrepreneurs.

Amparo Sancen es la fundadora y directora ejecutiva de Sancen Contracting, en Plano, Texas. La historia de perseverancia de Sancen es un clásico ejemplo del Sueño Americano de sobre la adversidad. Sancen, quien fundó su empresa en 2006, vivió lo que muchos propietarios de negocios primerizos enfrentan: dificultades que requieren reajustes. Después de contratiempos y años realizando trabajos de subcontratación, relanzó sus sueños en 2018 y no ha mirado atrás.

Ahora, está ayudando a la comunidad Latina en su camino a través de Latinos en Roofing, el grupo de programas de capacitación que fundó en 2022, que busca proporcionar recursos e información a la próxima generación de emprendedores Latinos que desean dejar su huella en la industria del techado. Con la ayuda de sus dos hijas, estas mujeres están abriendo un camino para el segmento de fuerza laboral de más rápido crecimiento en América: los Latinos y los emprendedores Hispanohablantes.