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.
York Builders Association and Traditions Mortgage Present 54th Annual York Home & Garden Show
The 54th Annual York Builders Association (YBA) Home & Garden Show will return to the Weis Arena at the York Fairgrounds from Feb 11 – 13, 2022. Sponsored by Traditions Mortgage, the York Home & Garden Show provides inspiration for home improvement projects of all kinds and gives area residents an opportunity to see and learn about the latest indoor and outdoor home and garden products and services directly from trusted local experts all under one roof for three days. Produced by the York Builders Association, this year’s event marks its 54th anniversary.
Dr. Teresa L. Gregory Installed as York Builders Association 2022 President
The York Builders Association (YBA), the York County PA community’s resource for the home building & remodeling industry, recently installed Dr. Teresa L. Gregory of Traditions Mortgage as the 2022 President.
Social Media in the Workplace
A 2015 Pew Research Center survey found that Millennials (those born after 1985) make up 34% of the U.S. workforce. This group of employees has grown up during the internet age where people communicate through emails and social media, so they are actively communicating through a variety of
Employee Recruitment and Retention in a Post Pandemic World
Prior to the word COVID becoming part of our vernacular, our economy was performing at a level that made recruitment more challenging.
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 Business Owner, Shonna Cardello Awarded For Achievements
honna Cardello, President of White Rose Settlement Services, Inc. has been awarded the 2021 Mack Smith Award from the York Builders Association (YBA). This award is part of the PEAK Achievement Awards, presented annually by YBA. The Mack Smith Award recognizes an individual’s commitment to the goals and objectives of the Association and their contribution to the Association, the profession, and their community.
2021 PEAK Achievement Awards Presented By York Builders Association
Consumers in York County, along with industry professionals from across Pennsylvania have spoken and the York Builders Association is pleased to announce the 2021 PEAK Achievement Award winners. These awards recognize excellence in all aspects of the building industry, from building, remodeling, and outdoor projects to design marketing, and service to the community. Winners were honored at the 2021 PEAK Achievement Awards Banquet on September 16 at Wyndridge Farm in Dallastown.
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 Builders Association Presents 2021 Parade of Homes
14 new and remodeled homes, including outdoor projects in York County, will open their doors for free, self-guided tours on September 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For three decades, the York Builders Association and its members have been hosting the York Parade of Homes. The Parade of Homes is presented by long-time sponsor, Traditions Mortgage.
Top Three Trends for Living Better at Home in York, Pennsylvania
Although life will settle into a new normal post-COVID, the experiences of spending more time at home will resonate for years to come. York County, PA homeowners are not only thinking about home design, furnishings, and remodeling, they are also exploring how the systems in their homes can affect their health and finances.
5 Reasons Why You Should Enter the PEAK Achievement Awards
The PEAK Achievement Awards showcase the very best home and business projects in York County, judged by a panel of industry experts and the public. Everyone appreciates being recognized for their work, right? Awards programs are a great way to share your work with the community, motivate your employees and attract new customers. If you’re not convinced, we’ve pulled together five of our favorite reasons for entering the PEAK Achievement Awards!
