Pre-apprentice competition tests real-world knowledge at Skilled Trades Expo
October 2, 2025
Answering construction-related questions on paper is one thing. Applying that knowledge to an actual job is a game changer. One
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Skilled Trades Expo cultivates future talent through early exposure
September 22, 2025
A record-breaking 6,500 students attended the 2025 Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo, but it was especially encouraging to see 2,200
Teeing up connections at The Builders annual golf outing
August 21, 2025
Members filled the fairways for a day of camaraderie, networking and summer fun at The Builders Association’s annual golf outing.
Pre-apprentice payoff: Trade careers shaped by scholarships, chair builds
May 13, 2025
Nine area high school students have been awarded scholarships by The Builders Association for their commitment to the skilled trades.
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