October is Careers in Construction Month
October is Careers in Construction Month, when NAHB members and state and local HBAs participate in a national campaign to raise public awareness about the great jobs available in home building and related trade professions.
The NAHB Careers in the Construction Trades page highlights the opportunities in six popular trades that are tailor-made to share with teachers, career counselors, students and their parents. The Careers in Construction Month Toolkit includes suggested activities to get the word out, such as:
- Open Up Your Site. Work with your local middle or high school to host a field trip for students to visit your construction site. Arrange for students to tour the site and gather first-hand information about what it takes to have a successful career in construction.
- Walk and Learn. Coordinate a walk to get children thinking about the built environment. Help students understand how construction affects every aspect of their lives. Explain the various jobs involved in building the things you see on your walk.
- Encourage a Local Official to Issue a Proclamation. Work with a state or local government to get them to proclaim October as Careers in Construction Month. NAHB will be participating in a ceremony in Washington, D.C. this week where local leaders are issuing such a proclamation. Find sample proclamations and tips in the toolkit.