NAHB invites all local associations, members 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 and Marketing Resources
- Sample Social Media Posts
- Facebook Post Image
- Facebook Page / Event Cover Banner
- Customizable Article: Find Your Path in Residential Construction
- NAHB Student Chapter Logos
- General Celebrating Careers in Construction Month Flyer
- HBAs Celebrating Careers in Construction Month Flyer
- Members Celebrating Careers in Construction Month Flyer
- Careers in Construction 8.5x11 Flyers
- Careers in Construction 22x28 Posters
- Careers in Construction 33x80 Posters
Video: Find Your Path in Residential Construction
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Caption: With thousands of openings nationwide, the residential construction industry offers a range of rewarding, in-demand career opportunities. Contact [insert HBA name] to learn about local training programs and resources! #CareersInConstructionMonth
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Sample Activities for HBAs and Members
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.
Encourage your members to post their construction career journey, accomplishments or current role on social media to help put a face to professionals working in the industry. Use #CareersInConstructionMonth and #CICM2026, and be sure to tag @NAHBHome on Facebook.
Make a connection with your local Boys & Girls Clubs executive director. Ask how you can collaborate on career readiness and exploration activities. For best practices or guidance on how your association can engage with a local club, consult NAHB's Boys & Girls Club partnership Toolkit.
Reach out to your affiliated student chapter and ask how you can support students this school year. Ask your student chapter contact if they need guest speakers, a jobsite tour or guidance on IBS travel or Student Competition For additional student chapter engagement ideas, check out NAHB’s Student Chapters Best Practices Guide.
Recruiting and engaging with the next generation of members is vital to the strength of every association. If you don’t have a young professional (YP) group at your association, take time this week to explore how your HBA can recruit the next generation by reviewing NAHB's YP Toolkit. If you have a YP group at your association, encourage them to share their career journey on social media using the hashtag #CICM2026.
Celebrate the profession with a community service project! Consider partnering with Habitat for Humanity or team up with your local parks and recreation department to make improvements or beautify your community.
Encourage members to spotlight their teams on social media by sharing shout-outs, photos and testimonials to increase the visibility of industry professionals in residential construction. Use #CareersInConstructionMonth and #CICM2026, and be sure to tag @NAHBHome on Facebook.
Make Careers in Construction Month Official in Your State
HBAs can also help make Careers in Construction Month in October officially recognized in every state by requesting a proclamation from your mayor or governor. Any state resident can file a proclamation for his or her governor or mayor to sign. View this sample proclamation and check out these proclamation tips to get started.
