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Every October, our industry takes a moment to recognize Careers in Construction Month. It’s more than a celebration—it’s a mirror. Because for all the growth and innovation shaping our field, one truth has lingered for decades: we’ve failed to build a consistent, sustainable pipeline of people entering construction. We’ve seen this coming. Generations of skilled…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
