Careers in Construction Month

Proclamation

By the Governor of Alabama

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 U.S.; and

WHEREAS, the construction industry needs 2 million new craft professionals by 2018; and

WHEREAS, we are pleased to honor the construction craft professional and the critical role they play in the development of Alabama; and

WHEREAS, The National Center for Construction Education and Research 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 goal of the Build Your Future campaign is to shift the public’s negative perception about careers in the construction industry and provide a path for individuals to become craft professionals:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2016, as

Careers in Construction Month

in the State of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 28th day of September 2016.

Robert Bentley

Governor