GBCA and Bittenbender Construction Visit Mayfair Middle School CTE Program

On February 7, 2024, GBCA and Bittenbender Construction, LP visited the Mayfair Middle School CTE (Career Training Education) Building Trades Program. During the visit, GBCA delivered a $2144 donation

Conversations with a Councilmember: Ironworkers Local Union 401

Philadelphia Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson is promoting the Philadelphia region’s various apprenticeship programs. On February 16, she’ll meet with union representatives from the Ironworkers Local Union 401 for a

MLK Day of Service 2024

On Saturday, January 20, The General Builders Contractors Association (GBCA), The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EAS Carpenters Union), and Carpenters Contractor Trust (CCT) teamed up to

Rebuild Philadelphia Holds 2024 Winter Carpentry and Masonry Academies

GBCA is excited to work with Rebuild Philadelphia to create more opportunities for workforce development in the Philadelphia Industry. Rebuild is currently accepting applicants for its 2024 Winter Carpentry

GBCA and its Labor Partners Support Union Related Pre-Apprentice Programs

GBCA joined its labor partners, Philadelphia City Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson, and State Representative Joe Hohenstein last week in City Hall. Councilmember Gilmore Richardson presented $100,000 checks to each

CARP Apprentice Works on Wells Fargo Center Renovations

Saulih Khalifah was doing labor work for the Wells Fargo Center when he learned about CARP, The Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready Program. CARP’s goal is to identify and train motivated

Congratulations to the 2023 CARP Apprenticeship Graduates!

On August 2, 2023, the Carpenters Joint Apprenticeship Committee held a graduation ceremony in honor of the Carpenters who completed their apprenticeships. Thank you to our city and state

GBCA and Guests Visit Mayfair Middle School CTE Summer Program

On Thursday, July 20, 2023, GBCA and guests visited the Mayfair Middle School CTE Summer Program run by Mr. Evin Jarrett. Sherice Workman, a Local 158 Carpenter with Buckley

GBCA Promotes Online Learning Opportunities in the Philadelphia Region

GBCA is bringing more continuing education and training to the Philadelphia region’s construction workforce. With various online learning opportunities, GBCA is providing its contract members in the marketplace with