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.
Through our YBA Workforce NOW® Foundation, we actively work to be more involved in our community and help increase public awareness of the opportunities available in skilled trades professions. By hosting Construction Career Days events and providing local, state & national resources and opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and more, we aim to promote careers in construction and create meaningful connections between our industry partners, educators, students, and parents.
With shortages of professionals in the building industry across the country, it remains more important than ever to continue promoting careers in the skilled trades to young people who may not otherwise consider construction as a career choice. This is why YBA members have been stepping up to share their personal stories about their journey to the skilled trades, offering advice for young people considering their future career paths.
Meet them here:
Mitchell Nye, Abel Construction Company
Betsy Rosengrant-Stein, K.D. Rosengrant Building & Remodeling
Harriet Gray, Gray Concrete Construction LLC
Lora Deller, Red Oak Remodeling
Mike Trump, Trump Lawn and Land Company
Plumbing & HVAC Career Path – Michael Lohss Jr., Regal Inc.
Roofing & Exterior Career Path – TC Backer Construction, LLC, Tyrus Backer
Iron/Metal Fabrication Career Path – Scott Hess, Hess Ornamental Iron
Masonry, Building Materials Career Path – York Building Products – Heath Shirey
Site Construction Career Path – Mitch Nye, Abel Construction Co. Inc
Utilities Career Path- Luke Rhoads, The York Water Company
Landscape Career Path – Mike Trump, Trump Lawn & Land Interview
If you’d like to share your story or get involved in the YBA Workforce NOW Foundation, contact Melissa Longenberger at melissa@yorkbuilders.com.
