York Builders Association Workforce NOW Foundation Is Named a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant Recipient
September 20, 2024, York, Pennsylvania --York Builders Association Workforce NOW Foundation Inc. is honored to be recognized as a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its efforts to introduce young individuals to the many skilled trade career opportunities in...
York Builders Association Workforce NOW Foundation Approved as Education Improvement Organization
York Builders Association Workforce NOW Foundation Approved as Education Improvement Organization under 2024 EITC Program We are thrilled to announce that the York Builders Association Workforce NOW Foundation has recently been approved as an Educational Improvement...
2024 YBA Workforce NOW Foundation Scholarship Awards Announced
This spring, the York Builders Association Workforce NOW Foundation proudly awarded scholarships to six outstanding students from the York County area, recognizing their academic achievements, college goals, dedication to their trade, and future aspirations in the...
YBA Workforce NOW® Foundation Names Melissa Longenberger As Executive Director
The YBA Workforce NOW Foundation, a York County-based nonprofit launched earlier this year and focused on developing the next generation of skilled trade professionals, has named Melissa Longenberger as Executive Director as of January 1, 2023.
PA Department of Labor & Industry Awards $250,000 Grant to York County Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Schools-to-Work Program recently awarded a $250,000 grant to partner host organizations YBA Workforce NOW® Foundation and the York County Alliance for Learning (YCAL) for their Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
YBA Workforce NOW® Foundation Kicks Off 2022-2023 Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program
The YBA Workforce NOW® Foundation, an operating foundation, and a subsidiary of the York Builders Association, recently launched a Construction Pre-Apprenticeship program in partnership with the York County Alliance for Learning – YCAL. 27 high school seniors from 11 local school districts are participating in the 2022-2023 program.
York Builders Association Presents 2022 Scholarships
The York Builders Association (YBA) recently awarded two scholarships to high school seniors through their Trade & Tool Scholarships. The scholarships were presented to high school seniors entering a trade school or entering the building trades workforce.
Seven Myths About Skilled Trade Careers Debunked
Aside from a lack of awareness about the many benefits of careers in construction, the skilled trades have also faced the challenge of a perception problem through the years.
Local High School Students Connect with Area Employers During Construction Career Day Events
The demand for workers in the construction trades continues to grow, impacting organizations, progress, and consumers. The York Builders Association (YBA) is committed to spreading awareness about the tremendous career opportunities available locally through events like Construction Career Days. Now in its third year, YBA’s 2022 Construction Career Day events took place over several days and included seven host companies, 11 area high schools, and homeschooled students. Approximately 70 students participated.
Local High School Students Connect with Area Employers During Construction Career Day Events
The demand for workers in the construction trades continues to grow, impacting organizations, progress, and consumers. The York Builders Association (YBA) is committed to spreading awareness about the tremendous career opportunities available locally through events like Construction Career Days.
You Don’t Need a Degree to be Successful. Here are 7 Careers that Prove it.
Student debt rates are higher than ever, with fewer college graduates finding satisfying and long-term careers in return. Did you know that student loan debt in the U.S. totals $1.75 trillion?
10 Reasons Why Parents Should Advocate for Skilled Trades Careers
While you might be encouraging your kid to go to college, there’s another option you may not have considered: promising careers in the skilled trades. Today’s tradespeople are using technology in ways we never would have dreamed, they’re making great money and establishing lifelong careers. Here are 10 reasons why you should encourage your high schooler to enter the skilled trades after graduation.
5 Reasons Why Working in the Trades Beats a White-Collar Career
You might have heard “working in the trades” in conversations about career choices. But what does that mean, and why should you care? In the broadest sense, “the trades” refer to jobs that require advanced skills that you learn through specialized and generally short-term programs. The trades include industries like automotive, manufacturing, and cosmetology. For this post, however, we’re going to focus on construction-related jobs.
York Builders Association Calls for Increased Efforts to Diversify the Home Building Industry
In recognition of Professional Women in Building (PWB) Week Sept. 13-17, members of the York Builders Association and the YBA WorkforceNOW® initiative are calling for increased efforts to diversify the home building industry, which can help the systemic labor shortage.
York Home & Garden Show Auction Items Raise $8,300 in Support of Workforce Now®
YORK, PA – The York Builders Association recently announced that a fundraiser held at the 2021 York Home & Garden Show raised $8,300 for the YBA WorkforceNOW program. YBA member company TC Backer Construction, LLC donated materials and built all items for the silent auction.
Melissa Longenberger Promoted to Vice President of Member Relations for the York Builders Association
The York Builders Association recently announced that Melissa Longenberger has been promoted to Vice President of Member Relations.
YBA Members Share Their Careers in Construction Stories
In October industry organizations celebrate Careers in Construction Month. The idea of a month-long celebration is to rally support and raise awareness about the skills gap and the vast opportunities for lucrative and fulfilling careers in the construction industry.
York Builders Association Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients
The York Builders Association (YBA) recently announced the 2020 recipients of the association?s three scholarship programs. YBA offers a Tool Scholarship, a Trade Scholarship, and a YBA Member Scholarship ? a traditional scholarship for dependents of YBA members.
YBA Announces Workforce Now Donation Resulting from Generous Member Response
The York Builders Association announced today that a recent fundraiser intended to benefit the WorkforceNOW program, along with local animal rescue organizations, greatly exceeded expectations due in large part to the generosity of one of its member organizations, T.C. Backer Construction, LLC.
York Builders Association Video Series Honored with Statewide Award
The York Builders Association has been awarded the Media Project of the Year Award by the statewide Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA) for their outstanding WorkforceNOW video series that raises awareness of the importance and value of career opportunities available in the residential construction industry.
