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

VP Kamala Harris Visits Philadelphia to Support Union Labor

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

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 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

2020 Annual Meeting

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

GBCA Video Vignette Filming: Workforce Development

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

Philadelphia Accepting Applications for Next Rebuild Project

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

GBCA Honored by Construction Apprenticeship Preparatory Program

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