NAHB invites all student members, local associations, and industry professionals to join us in celebrating Careers in Construction Month in October. Spread nationwide awareness by participating in one of the events below and sharing social media posts that celebrate the rewarding career opportunities in construction.

Social Media Resources, Marketing and Advertising Materials

• Facebook Event Cover Banner
• NAHB Student Chapter Logos
• Careers in Construction Month Flyer
• Trades brochure book
• Careers in Construction 8.5x11 Flyers
• Careers in Construction 22x28 Posters
• Careers in Construction 33x80 Posters

Plan Your Month – Events and Suggested Activities

Let’s celebrate and elevate careers in construction all month long! Each week in October has a special focus. Use these themes to spark engagement, strengthen partnerships, and spotlight the industry’s future workforce.

Oct. 1-3, 2025: Kickoff with a Bio Share

Celebrate yourself! Post your construction journey, accomplishments, or current role on social media. Help put a face to the industry and inspire others to explore the opportunities in construction. Use hashtags: #CICM2025 #CareersInConstruction and tag @nahb and @nahbstudents.

Oct. 6-10, 2025: Engage With Boys & Girls Clubs

Make a connection with your local Boys & Girls Club executive director. Ask how you can collaborate on career readiness and exploration activities. Tip: One of your members might already have a connection with a local club — start there!

Oct. 13-17, 2025: Student Chapter Engagement

For Student Chapters — Share your activities with us by tagging NAHB or emailing your updates. We’re highlighting club stories in a blog post and national newsletter.

For HBAs – Reach out to your affiliated student chapter(s) and ask how you can support students this school year. See if they need guest speakers, jobsite tours, or guidance on IBS travel or Student Competition prep.

Oct. 20-24, 2025: Young Professionals Week + Careers in Construction Day

YP Week: Engage, connect and grow with other young pros across the country. This week focuses on:

• Mentoring
• Community involvement
• Professional development

Programming for the week will be updated here on nahb.org/YP.

Oct. 23, 2025: Careers in Construction Day

Celebrate the profession with a community service project!

Ideas:

• Partner with Habitat for Humanity
• Team up with your Parks & Rec Department for light construction projects
• Visit your local library and read The House That She Built
• Construct garden beds, bat houses, benches, or utilize NAHB’s build guides

Oct. 27-31, 2025: Celebrate Your Team

Construction companies — it’s time to spotlight your crew!

Show appreciation for your employees by sharing shoutouts, photos and testimonials on social media. Let the world see the people who make our industry thrive.

Other Sample Activities for HBAs

Hosting an event engages young individuals with your community’s builder members and is an effective way of sharing career opportunities. NAHB has a variety of lesson plans and build guides for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Reach out to select a few activities that you and your members can do in your community to spread the word about careers in construction.

Working with your local schools is a great way to help start the conversation. Connect with your Student Chapters to schedule events on their calendars and to find out which activities match best with their classroom and program needs.

• Open Up Your Site: Ask a local construction site to host an in-person or virtual field trip. Students will be able to gather first-hand information about what it takes to have a successful career in construction.
• Equipment Demonstrations: Take five minutes to showcase how to use one or more tools or pieces of equipment on the jobsite. You can do a live, remote demonstration and/or record your video and post on social media with the tag #CareersInConstructionMonth.
• Build a Resume: Help students prepare for a career in construction by coordinating a resume building session. Provide interview and resume tips.