October 2024: Careers in Construction Month

WHEREAS, Careers in Construction Month is an annual month designated to increase public awareness and appreciation of construction craft professionals and the entire construction workforce; and,

WHEREAS, during this month, employers, associations and schools are encouraged to conduct job fairs, panel discussions, and local community events to inform students of the vast employment opportunities in construction; and,

WHEREAS, more Michiganders are working in construction today than at any point in the last 22 years fixing our roads, bridges, water infrastructure, and more; and,

WHEREAS, the construction industry is one of our nation's largest industries, employing more than 5 million individuals in the U.S.; and,

WHEREAS, the construction industry is continually in need of new craft professionals, and in 2021, it was projected that between 2020 and 2030, there would be over 34,700 average annual openings across the 25 key occupations in the construction industry in Michigan; and,

WHEREAS, the construction industry offers good-paying jobs in Michigan, with many requiring less than a postsecondary degree while requiring some form of on-the-job training or an apprenticeship; and,

WHEREAS, we are pleased to honor construction craft professionals and the critical role they play in the development of the state of Michigan; and,

WHEREAS, The National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) was created by the construction industry to standardize training and enhance the industry image by promoting the hard work and dedication of our nation's craft professionals; and,

WHEREAS, the mission of NCCER's Build Your Future initiative is to narrow the skills gap by guiding America's youth and displaced workers into opportunities that lead to long-term rewarding careers in construction; and,

WHEREAS, the goal of the Build Your Future initiative is to shift the public's negative perception of careers in the construction industry and provide a path for individuals to become craft professionals;

NOW, THEREFORE,I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim October 2024 as Careers in Construction Month.

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