By: Brent Sailhamer, Director of Government Affairs, ABC Keystone Just one week after the November election that upended Congressional Republican plans for 2019, the state House and Senate met to formalize their leadership teams for the 2019-2020 legislative session. With the current session set to end at the end of …
ABC Keystone Members Celebrate Careers in Construction Month
By: Kristi Pronovost, Director of Marketing & Communications This past month was a celebration of Careers in Construction for the Keystone Chapter, and every week brought new faces to the Chapter training facility. Once again this year we hosted Construction Wars and introduced nearly 200 students to the construction industry. …
Ten Races To Watch On Election Night and Voter Information
By: Brent Sailhamer, Director of Government Affairs, ABC Keystone November’s contest could change the makeup of the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, and Pennsylvania’s Governor’s mansion. Here are ten races to keep an eye on as the polls close: Ten Races to Watch The Governor’s race: Since the day he secured …
Local Apprentices Compete in Craft Competition at ABC Keystone
Contact: Kristi Pronovost Director of Marketing & Communications 717.653.8106 or kristi@abckeystone.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 22, 2018 (MANHEIM, PA.) The best of ABC Keystone’s fourth-year apprentices went toe-to-toe competing for an opportunity to move onto the 2019 ABC National Craft Competition to be held March 27, 2019, in Long …
Changes are Coming to the ANSI A92 Aerial Lift Standard
By Kevin B. Keith, Director of Safety Services, ABC Keystone Changes are coming to the ANSI A92 Standard, which is the standard for aerial lifts, and it includes more than just a name change. ANSI A92 Standards address the design and usage of Aerial Work Platforms (AWPs) and when the …
Sheet Metal Students Assist with Construction Wars Preparation
By Cindy DeWire, Director of Apprenticeship, ABC Keystone This month, The Keystone Chapter will host Construction Wars: A Middle School Career Exploration event and nearly 200 students will hear directly from construction professionals about the value of a career in the industry. The Chapter would like to extend a special …
Construction Wars: A Volunteering Experience Worthwhile for Everyone
By Justin Leisure, Traveler’s Bond & Jason Slobozien, Providence Engineering Corp. Construction Wars is an event that ABC Keystone hosts twice a year. Volunteers lead Middle School students through stations to experience construction in a hands-on environment from those passionate about the industry. If you’re like us, spending the day …
Rock the Block with ABC Keystone
By: Bobby Filauri, Comdata, ABC YP Committee Member Calling all ABC Members! Wouldn’t it be great if you could use your skilled trade to help others in need? The ABC Young Professionals Committee is partnering with Habitat for Humanity at their Lancaster based, “Rock the Block” event. Rock the Block …
ABC Keystone Celebrates Workforce Development During 2018 Careers in Construction Month
October 2018 is “Careers in Construction Month” in Pennsylvania, and we invite you to join us at the following events as we celebrate the Construction Industry: Construction Wars: A Middle School Career Exploration Event Tuesday, October 16; Wednesday, October 17; or Thursday, October 18 9 am – 1 pm each …
Open Wide – An Election Prediction
By: Brent Sailhamer, Director of Government Affairs, ABC Keystone With the 2017-2018 legislative session nearly in the books, all eyes have turned to the November elections. While midterm elections have always offered subtle change compared to Presidential years, this year is definitely unique. Of the 253 elected members of the …