60% of Gen Z Considering Skilled Trades Careers
A recent survey by Resume Templates found that 60% of Gen Z respondents plan to pursue careers in skilled trades this year — including construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, building
CLC Members Visit Mayfair Elementary for Annual Career Day
On April 10, two members of GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC)—Christina Leader, Director of Risk Management, and Kaitlin Carpenter, Assistant Project Manager, both from PDM Constructors, Inc.—visited Mayfair Elementary
GBCA Attends Mastery Schools Post-Secondary Fair
On April 11, GBCA took part in the Mastery Schools Annual Post-Secondary Fair at the Mastery Charter Pickett Campus in Germantown. Students from six Mastery campuses—including Pickett, Lenfest, Simon
Girls Rewire the Industry: Empowering the Next Generation of Women in the Trades
BAM Electrical Contracting, in partnership with Turner Construction and the Girl Scouts of Central & South Jersey is hosting Girls Rewire the Industry—a free, hands-on event designed to introduce
GBCA Connects with Future Workforce at Philadelphia Your Future Fair
On Friday, April 4, GBCA participated in the 2nd Annual Philadelphia Your Future Fair, held at the Feltonville Recreation Center. The event, organized by the office of 7th District
GBCA Connects with the Next Generation at Local Trade Fairs
GBCA recently connected with the next generation of trades professionals at two impactful events: the Williamson College of the Trades Career Fair and the Rosie’s Girls Trade Fair. On
CLC Casual Conversations: Drexel University
On March 6, GBCA’s Construction Leadership Council (CLC) brought real-world industry insights to Drexel University’s Estimating II class. The panel featured four CLC members: Mike Fehrle, INTECH Construction, LLC
GBCA Engages The Next Generation of Builders at Belmont Charter High School’s Annual Trade Fair
On Friday, February 7, GBCA participated in the Belmont Charter High School Annual Trade Fair in West Philadelphia, joining colleges, universities, and trade programs to introduce students to exciting
DeWalt Survey Highlights Gen Z’s Interest and Challenges in Skilled Trades
A new survey by DeWalt Industrial Tool Co, Gen Z in the Skilled Trades, reveals strong enthusiasm among Gen Z for careers in the skilled trades, with 68% of
GBCA Connects with Future Trades Professionals at Williamson College of the Trades Career Fair
On November 6, GBCA attended the Williamson College of the Trades Career Fair at Williamson’s campus in Media, PA. Alongside 180 companies in Williamson's student center. GBCA educated attendees