Penn Pavilion Project Launches New Careers in Construction
William Griffin III, a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 union, had the honor of introducing Vice President Kamala Harris when she recently spoke in Philadelphia about the
William Griffin III, a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 union, had the honor of introducing Vice President Kamala Harris when she recently spoke in Philadelphia about the
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Philadelphia and gave an address about the importance of unions for Americans' economic futures. Harris was introduced to the crowd by Sheet Metal Local 19
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
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.
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
On Monday, January 13, 2020, GBCA held its 2020 Annual Meeting at the Union League of Philadelphia. Over 400 GBCA members and guests came together at this SOLD OUT event
On June 26 and August 19, GBCA filmed interviews and footage of workforce development programs in action for an upcoming video vignette. The video will highlight GBCA’s efforts to prepare
The City of Philadelphia is accepting applications for Rebuild Project positions in three trades: commercial painting, cement masonry, and roofing. These positions will be paid pre-apprenticeships, designed to help people
On July 26, GBCA’s Director of Education & Professional Development, Angela Hendrix, was presented with an award at the Construction Apprenticeship Preparatory Program (CAPP) Graduation Ceremony. Pictured above: Angela Hendrix, GBCA
Congratulations to the 2017 GBCA Construction Apprentice Preparatory Program graduates! Firms looking to take on a carpenters apprentice from one of GBCA’s Apprentice Ready programs should contact Angela Hendrix at