Governor Proclaims Careers in Construction Month 2021

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, the construction industry is one of our nation’s largest industries, employing more than 5 million individuals in the U.S., the construction industry needs 1 million new craft professionals by 2023; and

WHEREAS, we are pleased to honor the construction craft professional and the critical role they play in the development of our state of North Carolina; and

WHEREAS, 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 about careers in the construction industry and provide a path for individuals to become craft professionals;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim October, 2021, as “CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION MONTH” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.