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Careers in Construction

CAGC Scholarship Program Encourages Post-High School Careers in Construction

by GroundBreak Carolinas on February 20, 2022

The Carolinas AGC (CAGC) Foundation is now accepting applications for its scholarship program, which was developed to assist those entering the commercial construction industry and those wishing to advance their construction skills and knowledge to further their careers. Deadline is Friday, April 8, 2022. Scholarship Criteria Up to seven (7) total scholarships, from three (3) distinct scholarship categories…

Topics: Education
CAGC, Careers in Construction

What is Careers in Construction Month and How Do I Get Involved?

by Kelsey Zibell, NCCER Build Your Future Coordinator on September 27, 2021

The construction industry is marked by pride. Comprised of skilled craftsmen and women who have spent years perfecting their trade, it is a career choice that deserves to be celebrated. Since 2005, Build Your Future (BYF) has been celebrating these careers and educating students on the opportunities in construction during the month of October. Once…

Topics: Business, Education
Careers in Construction, NCCER

NCCER and BYF Celebrate Careers in Construction Month in 2020

by Build Your Future on September 1, 2020

Spearheaded by NCCER and Build Your Future (BYF), the eighth annual Careers in Construction Month (CICM) will return this October. The campaign was launched to increase public awareness, inspire the next generation of construction craft professionals and make an impact on the perceptions of a career in construction. To date, 39 states have filed proclamation…

Topics: Business
BYF, Careers in Construction, NCCER

Careers in Construction — A Month-Long Celebration

by NCCER on October 5, 2019

Spearheaded by NCCER and Build Your Future (BYF), the seventh annual Careers in Construction Month is in full swing this October. Forty states, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Washington D.C. have filed proclamation requests, making 2019 the highest participation ever for this nationwide observance. The celebration was launched to increase public awareness, inspire the next generation of construction craft…

Topics: Contracting, Featured
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Carolinas AGC Observes Careers in Construction Month in a Variety of Ways

by Carolinas AGC on November 5, 2017

Earlier this year, Carolinas AGC asked Governors in both North and South Carolina to name October “Careers in Construction Month”, to promote increased awareness of the construction industry and to recognize the need for construction education and training. Carolinas AGC offered a mix of events and training to highlight the importance of the industry to…

Topics: Human Resources
CAGC, Careers in Construction

NC Governor Roy Cooper Signs “Careers in Construction” Proclamation

by Chris Bullard, ABC Carolinas on July 10, 2017

Today, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of the Carolinas released a proclamation signed by Governor Roy Cooper designating July 2017 as “Careers in Construction” month! Last month, ABC of the Carolinas reached out to the Governor’s office in accordance with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) “Build Your Future” initiative. ABC…

Topics: Business, Government Affairs
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