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.
Local Builders Association Launches Video Series to Dispel Myths and Close the Skilled Trades Gap
November 5, 2019 – YORK, PA – The York Builders Association recently released a series of videos designed to promote the many opportunities for career success within the skilled trades.
Workforce Now® One Year Later
By Shonna Cardello, YBA President and WorkforceNOW Committee Chair
Construction Career Days 2020
The York Builders Association will hold Construction Career Days April 6-16, 2020.
Local High School Students Make Connections with Area Employers During Construction Career Day Events
The demand for workers in the construction trades continues to grow, and the York Builders Association (YBA) is committed to spreading awareness about the tremendous career opportunities available locally through events like Construction Career Days. The second annual event took place over several days and included five host companies and nine area high schools. Approximately 80 students participated.
York Builders Association Launches Workforce Now Brand Focused on Addressing The Skilled Labor Shortage
The York Builders Association (YBA), the community?s trusted building industry resource, recently launched a new brand initiative. The WorkforceNOW brand will serve as the umbrella which covers all of YBA?s programs designed to support workforce development.
Growing Construction Career Days
YBA’s Construction Career Days are a fabulous opportunity to share an insider’s view of your company with local students in the community who are interested in learning about potential career paths in the skilled trades.
2018 Construction Career Days a Success
Over the last several months the York Builders Association’s (YBA) Workforce Committee put a lot of time and effort into planning our first Construction Career Days events, which took place on April 16 – 18. Outreach to schools and students is a major focus of our strategic plan. During a meeting with York County Economic Alliance, we were approached with the offer to take over their construction day program previously held in April 2017. It was a perfect fit for our new goals and objectives and the association’s Board of Directors approved the adoption of the program.
