Message from the Chair: An Investment in the Construction Industry
Having been a member since 1989, ABC Keystone has time and again demonstrated that our dues are not just an overhead charge, but an investment in the construction industry. Over the years, I have spent hours at ABC Keystone education events, monthly meetings and political events. ABC has always looked to educating its members not only on construction topics, but also other skills such as management and HR training and has kept us abreast of political activities that impact our businesses.
Message from the President-CEO
October is Nationally designated as “Careers in Construction Month.” Keystone traditionally highlights what we do for the industry and our members through all our marketing efforts. Therefore, I want to recap some of the exciting things that happened as well as the number of members that took advantage of the things we offer.
Careers in Construction Month
October may be Careers in Construction Month, but at ABC Keystone, every month is Careers in Construction Month! With the consolidation of the ABC Central PA Chapter into ABC Keystone Chapter, our outreach efforts extend to 33 counties, nearly 25 career and technical schools, and more than 210 school districts. We’ve started the process of introducing ABC Keystone and its programs to career and technical centers first, and those conversations have yielded one new articulation agreement with Mifflin County Academy of Science & Technology (The Academy) in Lewistown and two potential agreements with both the Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center and the Central Pennsylvania Institute in Bellefonte. Every articulation agreement gives you, the members, access to young talent as these individuals pursue their careers and apprenticeships.
Reentry Forum for Contractors and Workforce Professionals: Hiring Incentives for Second Chance Employment and a One-on-One Conversation with Kurt Danysh
Maximizing Opportunities for Returning Citizens and the Construction Industry | ABC Keystone continues our free member education series on second chance hiring for returning citizens with information on hiring incentives available to employers and a candid conversation with Kurt Danysh, who will share his experience in the criminal justice system and his suggestions for working with returning citizens. Hear directly from experts and gain answers to your questions!
Message from the Chair: Big Opportunities in Construction
I’ve been in the workforce long-enough to see different careers become hot and then cool off. When I was coming out of school, the big career was nursing. The employers were offering signing bonuses, and people coming out of school had their choice of places they wanted to work. Construction has had its employment issues for longer than any other profession I can remember. Guidance counselors pushed everyone to college, and no one was talking about careers in the trades, which is a shame because of the things you learn from working in construction. You learn to think on your feet, adapt to changing circumstances, and discover how to solve problems that seem insurmountable.
Message from the Chair: ABC Keystone in Action
August was a fun month! It was great to see everyone in Wrightsville at ABC Keystone’s Summer Outdoor Mixer presented by Saxton & Stump Lawyers and Consultants and to see many of you in Belfonte at the Keystone Chapter’s Nittany Valley Mixer. Mixers like these are events I look forward to each year to have a good time and catch up with so many of our ABC members. It was especially valuable this year to build connections with our members from our new Nittany Valley Region.
Reentry Forum for Contractors and Workforce Professionals – Background Checks
Maximizing Opportunities for Returning Citizens and the Construction Industry | ABC Keystone continues our free member education series on second chance hiring for returning citizens with a conversation about Background Checks. No cost to attend! Our panelists will share their experiences facilitating employment for returning citizens; explain how to read and interpret background checks; and provide an understanding of the “do’s and don’ts” while also highlighting the practical application of performing due diligence in hiring. Discussion will include opportunities to ask questions and discover best practices.
ABC Keystone’s Construction Wars (EVENT FILLED TO CAPACITY/Watch for our next event in Spring 2023!) – A Middle School Hands-on Career Exploration Event
EVENT FILLED TO CAPACITY / Watch for our next event in Spring 2023! | Experience Hands-on Construction Career Exploration! Over the course of three days, 200 area middle school students from our 11-county footprint will be attending this year’s Construction Wars, an interactive career exploration event to experience hands-on activities with the help of construction professionals. Interested in volunteering? Register early – this event fills up quickly!
ABC Keystone’s Construction Wars (EVENT FILLED TO CAPACITY/Watch for our next event in Spring 2023!) – A Middle School Hands-on Career Exploration Event
EVENT FILLED TO CAPACITY / Watch for our next event in Spring 2023! | Experience Hands-on Construction Career Exploration! Over the course of three days, 200 area middle school students from our 11-county footprint will be attending this year’s Construction Wars, an interactive career exploration event to experience hands-on activities with the help of construction professionals. Interested in volunteering? Register early – this event fills up quickly!
ABC Keystone’s Construction Wars (EVENT FILLED TO CAPACITY/Watch for our next event in Spring 2023!) – A Middle School Hands-on Career Exploration Event
EVENT FILLED TO CAPACITY / Watch for our next event in Spring 2023! | Experience Hands-on Construction Career Exploration! Over the course of three days, 200 area middle school students from our 11-county footprint will be attending this year’s Construction Wars, an interactive career exploration event to experience hands-on activities with the help of construction professionals. Interested in volunteering? Register early – this event fills up quickly!
Message from the Chair – Advocacy: A Core Mission of ABC
Politics continue to dominate the news cycle, whether it is about gun violence vs. the 2nd amendment, abortion rights vs. the rights of the unborn, inflation, or unemployment rates. All these issues will impact each of us personally and the businesses we own.
Reentry Forum for Contractors and Workforce Professionals
Maximizing Opportunities for Returning Citizens and the Construction Industry | No cost to attend! | Seeking new hires? Consider returning citizens! Gain a better understanding of “reentry,” the demographics, the data and the impact on communities. This is the first in a series of education seminars focused on hiring and retaining persons with a criminal background.
