Students, public put tools to work at record-setting Skilled Trades Expo
October 12, 2026
The seventh annual Mahoning Valley Skilled Trades Expo turned out to be the biggest yet, giving more than 6,500 students
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Educators get a blueprint for building careers in the trades
April 2, 2026
School counselors and educators in the Mahoning Valley are helping students see the building trades not as a backup plan,
Ken Reid named as association services director
January 21, 2026
Ken Reid has been hired as The Builders’ association services director. His role includes overseeing workforce development efforts, membership engagement,
Builders’ annual meeting highlights growth, momentum in the industry
December 5, 2025
The Builders Association capped off a year of progress at its annual meeting held at The Lake Club by reflecting
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