Workforce NOW

School Zone @ the YBA Home & Garden Show
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-09 | UPMC Arena, York Fairgrounds, 334 Carlisle Road, York
Visit our display during the 2025 York Builders Association Home & Garden Show and explore displays by York County High Schools. Each school will be showcasing different student projects in a variety of trades – wood, metal, design, and more.
Visit four York County High School displays.

Dallastown Area High School – Display of student projects and video showcasing the program and projects
Dover Area High School – Showcasing their competitive landscape design with a Zen Garden theme highlighting the design principles of lines and texture
Susquehannock High School – Display of student projects
York County School of Technology – Shed /playhouse and an interactive work station for kids to experience

Show Hours

Thank you to our School Zone Sponsor:

Garden Fundraiser @ the Home & Garden Show
2025-02-07 - 2025-02-09 | UPMC Arena, York Fairgrounds, 334 Carlisle Road, York
Join the YBA Workforce NOW Foundation at this year’s Home & Garden Show! Stop by our booth to learn about our mission to invest in the future of the building industry through strategic partnerships and opportunities.
🌱 Garden Fundraiser:
Explore our collection of custom-built garden planters, perfect for all skill levels. Choose from a variety of house plants, flowers, and a limited selection of pots for sale.
✨ Support Local Students:
All proceeds benefit the YBA Workforce NOW Foundation, funding programs that introduce local students to the building trades through pre-apprenticeships, career exploration, job shadowing, and more.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Show Hours
Plants, Succulents, and Pansies will be available.

Custom-made Garden Planters and Raised Garden Bed/Greenhouse for sale.

Thank you to our sponsor:

2024 Building Trades Career Fair
2024-11-06 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Wyndham Garden York – Ballroom of the Roses, 2000 Loucks Rd, York, PA, 17404, United States
YBA Workforce NOW Foundation Building Trades Career Fair

The YBA Workforce NOW Foundation is hosting a career fair for high school students on November 6, 2024, at the Wyndham Garden York from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Event Details:

High school students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths in the building trades and connect with local employers.
Employers will provide information on career and volunteer opportunities, training programs, apprenticeships, and showcase hands-on activities, tools of the trades, and equipment.
Schools can register as a group and choose a preferred time slot to attend.

SCHOOL REGISTRATION
BUSINESS REGISTRATION
This event is open to all YBA members. While there is no registration fee, we kindly request a donation to the Workforce NOW Foundation in lieu of a fee. Please use the Business Registration link to reserve your space.
Employer Participation:

We encourage businesses to bring staff members who can engage with students and share their experiences in the building trades, alongside HR staff.
Businesses are welcome to offer hands-on experiences and demonstrations.
Vehicle and equipment displays are also welcome, there will be limited space available in the parking lot.

Our goal is to create an engaging and immersive experience for students, so they can see, feel, and hear firsthand about career opportunities in your business.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Thank you to our sponsors!

Bag Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor

Building our Future Workforce Reception
2024-09-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Historic Shady Lane, 475 Shady Lane, Manchester, PA, 17345, United States
The York Builders Association Workforce NOW Foundation invites you to BUILDING OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE Reception on Tuesday, September 17th at Historic Shady Lane.
Enjoy light fare, and refreshments, and mingle with guests. We will hold a brief presentation about the Foundation, our recent accomplishments, and our goals going forward.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about our mission to raise awareness and connect future industry professionals with the opportunities available to them in the local building industry.
REGISTER HERE
(No cost to attend, registration required)
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Champion Sponsor

Friend Sponsor

Patron Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor
Frank’s Marble & Granite
Haley Rohrbaugh, Esq., of CGA Law Firm
J.E. Miller Services
Mountain Top Lighting

Workforce NOW 9-Hole Golf Fundraiser
2024-05-10 08:00 - 16:30 | Bridgewater Golf Club, 601 Chestnut Hill Rd, York, PA, 17402
Join us on Friday, May 10, for a day on the course at Bridgewater Golf Club.
We have scheduled two tee times to choose from for the day, with lunch, beverages, and carts included in your fee.
Single Golfers – $100 | Foursome – $400
REGISTRATION LINKS
Registration & Sponsorship Form – Paper
Reserve your team and pay online
SPONSORSHIP LINKS
Available Sponsorships
Purchase Sponsorship
Schedule

8:00 am – 8:45 am – 1st Round Registration
9:00 am – 12:00 pm – 1st Round
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Lunch, 1st Round Awards, 2nd Round Registration
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – 2nd Round
4:30 pm – 2nd Round Awards

Title Sponsors

Beverage Station Sponsor

Station Sponsors
Peirce Phelps / Bryant
Triple R Roofing
York Excavating Co. LLC

Construction Career Days
2024-03-26 09:00 - 2024-04-19 13:30 | York, PA, York, PA, 17345, United States
YBA Workforce NOW Construction Career Days bring together local high schools, students, and employers in the construction trades. Host companies introduce students to the scope of work they do, often provide hands-on activities or demonstrations, and opportunities to hear from employees in different roles. Students also get details on connecting with the company when they are ready to look for employment.
Construction Career Days are designed to provide students with a first-hand look at the diverse opportunities available for skilled trade careers in York County and surrounding areas.
Registration is now open to York County high school students.
This year, we have six tours where students can register to attend.

Date of Tour
Location
Start Time
End Time
Lunch
Space
Deadline to Register

Tuesday, March 26
James Craft & Son
9:30 AM
1:30 PM
Lunch
20
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Tuesday, April 9
Abel Construction
9:30 AM
1:30 PM
Lunch
20
Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Wednesday, April 10
Gray Concrete Construction
9:30 AM
1:30 PM
Lunch
25
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Thursday, April 11
Franks Marble & Granite
10:00 AM
12:00 PM
No Lunch
15
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Wednesday, April 17
York Excavating Co.
9:30 AM
1:30 PM
Lunch
25
Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Friday, April 19
Regal Inc.
9:30 AM
1:30 PM
Lunch
30
Friday, April 5, 2024

Learn more about the program.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
Recruiting for the Trades

School Zone at the YBA Home & Garden Show
2024-02-09 16:00 - 2024-02-11 15:00 | UPMC Arena, York Fairgrounds, 334 Carlisle Road, York
Visit our display during the 2024 York Builders Association Home & Garden Show and explore displays by York County High Schools. Each school will be showcasing different student projects in a variety of trades – wood, metal, design, and more.
Visit four York County High School displays.

Dallastown Area High School
Dover Area High School
Susquehannock High School
York County School of Technology

Show Hours

Workforce NOW Career Fair
2023-11-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Wyndham Garden York – Crystal Ballroom, 2000 Loucks Rd, York, PA, 17408
Please join us for the 2nd Annual YBA Workforce NOW Building Trades Career Fair.
The YBA Workforce NOW Foundation is hosting a career fair for high school students on November 1, 2023, at the Wyndham Garden York from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
This event will showcase the many trades in the building industry and other industry-related businesses.

SCHOOL REGISTRATION – https://forms.gle/qDswzHHdLqbqQmGXA
Students can explore a variety of career paths in the building trades and connect with local employers. Employers will have information on career and volunteer opportunities, training programs and apprenticeships, hands-on activities, tools of the trades, and equipment.
Schools can register as a group and choose a preferred time slot to attend.

BUSINESS REGISTRATION – https://forms.gle/pyCFtBJMXHNgJ9WX7
This event is open to all YBA members. We request a donation to the Workforce NOW Foundation in lieu of a registration fee. Please use the Business Registration link to reserve your space.
We hope you will bring along staff members to engage with the students and share their experiences in addition to HR Staff. You may include hands-on experiences for the students, larger displays, or business demonstrations. We will also have space in the parking lot for vehicle displays. We want to make this career fair an experience for the students so they can see, feel, and hear about your business and career opportunities.
There are many ways to expand your exposure during the event – check out the sponsorship opportunities.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor

Exhibitor Lunch Sponsor

Bag Sponsors
ABC Supply Co.
Alternative HR
Garrety Glass – Betterliving Sunrooms
HB Home Service Team Pennsylvania
