Posted by Michelle on Feb 7, 2021 in News
The U.S. House on Feb. 5 approved the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 (H.R. 447), legislation that would expand youth and adult access to instruction in the skilled trades. Many provisions in H.R. 447 are welcomed by the building industry, mainly those giving increased flexibility and options for registered apprenticeship program structuring. This would help alleviate one of the biggest challenges to running skills-based training programs in the residential construction...
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Posted by Michelle on Feb 1, 2021 in News
The February issue of our Builders News newsletter is now available at the link below. Meet 2021 committee and council chairs, learn all about this month’s Iowa City Area HBA Virtual Home Show, find out how much our December fundraiser made and more. February 2021 Builders News
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Posted by Michelle on Feb 1, 2021 in News
The Greater Iowa City Area HBA’s Women’s Council is now accepting applications for its 2021 scholarships, to be awarded in May. Money typically goes to a student entering a skilled-trades, Architecture-Construction-Engineering career. Application link is below. Submission deadline is April 16. Questions? Contact Karyl Bohnsack at (319) 351-5333. 2021 Iowa City Area HBA Scholarship Application
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