Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready Program 2024
Are you interested in a career as a union carpenter, but are nervous about being able to pass the entrance exam? The Carpenters’ Apprentice Ready Program helps Philadelphians who
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
Mayfair Middle School CTE Building Trades Program
Mayfair Middle School CTE (Career Training Education) Building Trades Program is looking for support! Mayfair Middle School’s CTE program, run by Mr. Evin Jarrett, is the only building trades program
2023 Carpenters Open House
On Friday, May 5, The Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical College held its annual Open House, to teach students more about the carpentry trades. View the gallery (6 photos)
Build Up the American Workforce through Union Construction
Cyndie Williams, Executive Director of the Carpenter Contractor Trust, recent shared an op-ed highlighting how supporting union construction is supporting jobs for American workers. From Newsweek: American taxpayers need
Preservation Trades Center Launches Carpentry Academy
The Preservation Trades Center (PTC) at Eastern State Penitentiary is starting a Carpentry Academy in 2023, a 6-week paid hands-on training carpentry program with an emphasis on preservation work.
Tips for Looking for a Mentor
Leone Jackson, the Senior Community and Citizenship Program Specialist for Turner Construction Company, was looking for new ways to make connections after a 2-year hiatus coming out of the