Apprenticeship Week Philly 2020
The School District of Philadelphia is holding a virtual event promoting apprenticeships to high school students. GBCA’s Director of Training and Workforce Development, Angela Hendrix, will be one of the
GBCA Collaborates with Industry Partners to Build Philadelphia’s Workforce
GBCA’s efforts to build up Philadelphia’s workforce were recently spotlighted in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The article, written by Lauren Hanan, GBCA’s Director of Marketing and Communications, looks at how
6abc Segment Spotlights Workforce Development Programs
On March 21, 2020, 6abc Action News Weekend Update spotlighted two workforce development initiatives supported by GBCA. Host Gina Gannon visited the University of Pennsylvania’s New College House West project
6abc Films Segment about Workforce Development
In 2020, GBCA is partnering with 6abc to spotlight stories from Philadelphia’s union commercial construction industry. The next GBCA-produced 6abc Action News Weekend Update segment will focus on workforce development.
2020 Annual Meeting: The Videos
At the 2020 GBCA Annual Meeting on January 13, 2020, GBCA celebrated the previous year’s accomplishments of the association and its members. Watch the full program or scroll down to
2020 Annual Meeting Invited Speaker: Jamal Byrd
At the 2020 GBCA Annual Meeting on January 13, 2020, GBCA celebrated the previous year’s accomplishments of the association and its members. During the meeting, Jamal Byrd, a Lead Instructor
Host a St. Augustine Prep School Student Job Shadow
For many students deciding on a college or an area of study can be an overwhelming task. St. Augustine Preparatory School’s shadowing program provides students with a concrete insight and
Williamson College of the Trades Career Fair
Looking for new, talented construction workers and professionals? Participate at the next Williamson College of the Trades Career Fair and meet some of the soon-to-be-graduates! Williamson College of the Trades
Take Charge on the Jobsite by Becoming a Superintendent
GBCA is dedicated to helping create a skilled workforce, and opportunities for workers to get the training they need to become construction leaders. GBCA is currently supporting Carpenters seeking to
Congratulations to the Winners of the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation Block Kids Building Program!
On Saturday, November 2, 2019, NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation held the Block Kids Building Program. At the event, hosted at the Sheet Metal Workers Union Hall, students from 1st to 6th