The Preservation Trades Center Hosts Information Session for Prospect Employers

The Preservation Trades Center (PTC) at Eastern State Penitentiary is hosting employer information sessions for companies to learn more about the program and connect with Carpentry and Masonry Academy

2024-03-15T17:25:05-04:00March 1st, 2024|Categories: Blog, Resources|Tags: , , , , |
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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

2024-01-07T16:18:15-05:00January 7th, 2024|Categories: Blog, Workforce Development|Tags: , , , , , , |
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Philadelphia Trade Unions Make Efforts Increase Diversity in Building Trades

Photo by: Tom Gralish Philadelphia’s building trades unions are working to increase the number of young women and people of color entering the trades. From partnerships with high schools,

2023-04-14T11:25:21-04:00April 14th, 2023|Categories: Blog, Industry News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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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.

2022-12-05T09:44:44-05:00December 4th, 2022|Categories: Blog, Industry News, Resources, Workforce Development|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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