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You Don’t Need a Degree to Be Successful. Here are 7 Careers That Prove It.

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? 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.

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2018 Construction Career Days a Success

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.

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2018 Construction Career Days a Success

YBA Selected to Adopt Construction Career Day Event

In April of this year, the York County Economic Alliance (YCEA) launched its pilot event, Construction Career Day, in cooperation with Stewart & Tate and an area high school.  The program was developed to mirror YCEA’s successful Manufacturing Days program, which started in 2015.  The York Builders Association’s Board of Directors have approved the request for YBA to adopt the Construction Career Day event.

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York Builders Association Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients

Association to Focus on Career Awareness for Building Industry

The York Builders Association Board of Directors recently approved the creation of a volunteer committee to focus on career awareness in the trades, developing resources and strengthening career advising.  Our hope is to achieve more skilled workers to fill the jobs of today and tomorrow.

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