Congratulations to the 2024 CARP Apprenticeship Graduates!
On June 25, the Carpenters Apprentice Ready Program (CARP) proudly celebrated the graduation of 31 participants at a ceremony hosted at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Congratulations to the
Conversations with a Councilmember: Finishing Trades Institute of the Mid-Atlantic Region
Philadelphia Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson is actively promoting the Philadelphia region’s various apprenticeship programs. On May 17, Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson will meet with representatives from the Finishing Trades
City of Philadelphia Releases 2024 Apprenticeship Guidebook
City of Philadelphia Councilmember At-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson has released her office’s 2024 Apprenticeship Guidebook for the region. Developed with support from local unions, many of the programs featured
GBCA Attends PAL Career Expo and the Mastery Charter Schools Postsecondary Fair
Last week, GBCA participated in both the PAL Career Expo and the Mastery Charter Schools Postsecondary Fair. GBCA provided young adults information about our online education opportunities and tuition
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
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