While you might be encouraging your kid to go to college, there’s another option you may not have considered: promising careers in the skilled trades. Today’s tradespeople are using technology in ways we never would have dreamed, they’re making great money and establishing lifelong careers. Here are 10 reasons why you should encourage your high schooler to enter the skilled trades after graduation.
5 Reasons Why Working in the Trades Beats a White-Collar Career
You might have heard “working in the trades” in conversations about career choices. But what does that mean, and why should you care? In the broadest sense, “the trades” refer to jobs that require advanced skills that you learn through specialized and generally short-term programs. The trades include industries like automotive, manufacturing, and cosmetology. For this post, however, we’re going to focus on construction-related jobs.
York Builders Association Calls for Increased Efforts to Diversify the Home Building Industry
In recognition of Professional Women in Building (PWB) Week Sept. 13-17, members of the York Builders Association and the YBA WorkforceNOW® initiative are calling for increased efforts to diversify the home building industry, which can help the systemic labor shortage.
York Home & Garden Show Auction Items Raise $8,300 in Support of Workforce Now®
YORK, PA – The York Builders Association recently announced that a fundraiser held at the 2021 York Home & Garden Show raised $8,300 for the YBA WorkforceNOW program. YBA member company TC Backer Construction, LLC donated materials and built all items for the silent auction.
Melissa Longenberger Promoted to Vice President of Member Relations for the York Builders Association
The York Builders Association recently announced that Melissa Longenberger has been promoted to Vice President of Member Relations.
YBA Members Share Their Careers in Construction Stories
In October industry organizations celebrate Careers in Construction Month. The idea of a month-long celebration is to rally support and raise awareness about the skills gap and the vast opportunities for lucrative and fulfilling careers in the construction industry.
York Builders Association Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients
The York Builders Association (YBA) recently announced the 2020 recipients of the association?s three scholarship programs. YBA offers a Tool Scholarship, a Trade Scholarship, and a YBA Member Scholarship ? a traditional scholarship for dependents of YBA members.
YBA Announces Workforce Now Donation Resulting from Generous Member Response
The York Builders Association announced today that a recent fundraiser intended to benefit the WorkforceNOW program, along with local animal rescue organizations, greatly exceeded expectations due in large part to the generosity of one of its member organizations, T.C. Backer Construction, LLC.
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