Careers in Construction Month

WHEREAS, Careers in Construction Month is an annual month designated to increase public awareness and appreciation of construction craft professionals and the entire construction workforce; and

WHEREAS, during this month, employers, associations and schools are encouraged to conduct job fairs, panel discussions, and local community events to inform students of the vast employment opportunities in construction; and

WHEREAS, the construction industry is one of our nation’s largest industries, employing more than 5 million individuals in the United States; and

WHEREAS, the construction industry the state of Alabama currently employs 150,000 individuals; and

WHEREAS, The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) was created by the construction industry to standardize training and enhance the industry image by promoting the hard work and dedication of our nation’s craft professionals; and

WHEREAS, the mission of NCCER’s Build Your Future campaign is to narrow the skills gap by guiding America’s youth and displaced workers into opportunities that lead to long-term rewarding careers in construction; and

WHEREAS, the construction craft professional play a critical role in the development of the state of Alabama:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim October 2015, as

Careers in Construction Month

in the state of Alabama.