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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.
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.
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.
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? If you are open to pursuing a career in the skilled trades, a degree won’t likely be necessary. Here are 7 professions that prove you don’t need a college degree (and all the debt that comes with it) to build a high-paying and fulfilling career.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The York Builders Association recently released a series of videos designed to promote the many opportunities for career success within the skilled trades.
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