Philadelphia Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson continues her Labor Fridays series this week with a conversation featuring Steamfitters Local 420 and Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC), focusing on workforce development
On May 2, GBCA proudly participated in the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Open House at the Carpenters Training Center in Northeast Philadelphia. The event offered a full day of
The 2025 CARP cohort has successfully completed their training and is now ready for sponsorship as they prepare to launch their careers. These motivated graduates are eager to begin
Join the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, and Carpenter Contractor Trust for a day of hands-on learning, networking, and fun! This
The Bellwether District, The School District of Philadelphia, Perryman Construction, and Clayco are teaming up to bring Build My Future to the City of Philadelphia. This exciting event will
Turner Construction Company has signed the Million Women in Construction Community Pledge initiated by the United States Department of Commerce. This Pledge urges companies to enhance their workforce development
On May 21, the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) hosted its first-ever Construction Career Day Event for middle and high school students at the Finishing Trades Institute in Northeast
On Friday, May 10, 2024, GBCA spoke to the students of Potter-Thomas Elementary School in the Fairhill neighborhood of Philadelphia. Students ranging from second grade to eighth grade were
Mayfair Middle School’s CTE program, run by Mr. Evin Jarrett, is the only Building Trades Program for middle school students in the City of Philadelphia. From The Philadelphia Inquirer:
There is a growing need in the construction industry to supply the pipeline with new talent — in the trades, site supervision, project management, estimating, support roles, etc. As
