October is Careers in Construction Month…our focus is to continue to build greater awareness and interest in our industry…helping the next generation discover the many opportunities available in construction.
As the need for skilled labor continues to grow, workforce development has never been more important. Our industry needs your participation. There are a variety of ways you can participate…from assisting with current workforce development initiatives…to sharing your story on how you became involved in the industry…to mentoring students…to providing financial support for our Construction Careers Scholarship Fund.
Building Greater Awareness
One of the most effective ways to strengthen the future of construction is to get involved with students at area high schools and community colleges. Students need to hear directly from the professionals who are doing the work. A classroom presentation, career-day conversation, job-site tour or hands-on demonstration can give students a completely different perspective on what a career in construction looks like. Industry professionals can share their own career stories…explain the skills they use every day and introduce students to opportunities they may never have considered.
Your involvement can help students understand how classroom training connects directly to careers…and help educators ensure programs reflect the skills employers need. Sign Up to join our database of members willing to assist as opportunities become available.
Skilled Trades Scholarships
We have awarded ten Building for the Future Construction Careers scholarships over the past year to students pursuing carpentry, electrical, HVAC and construction management at area community colleges. These students are described by their academic advisors as having strong work ethic…disciplined…dependable…focused…responsible…with positive attitudes. Our goal is to support these students beyond receiving their associate degree and/or certification…to help them find employment opportunities with our members. If you know of anyone pursing skilled trades…encourage them to apply for our scholarship program.
Our Construction Careers, Scholarship and Casino Night committees are committed to growing our financial resources to afford us the opportunity to grant additional scholarships each year. We are extremely appreciative of the members who have made significant financial contributions to establish our Scholarship Fund…and to our Workforce Development Partners who annually sponsor our Building for the Future Casino Night.
Building for the Future Casino Night
You can help make an impact with your participation in this year’s Casino Night to be held October 29…an exciting evening of fun, networking and fundraising with a purpose.
Every dollar raised directly supports our Building for the Future Construction Careers Scholarship Fund…providing scholarships to students and adults pursuing skilled trades training and careers in the building industry.
There are several ways to participate from becoming a Casino Night Sponsor / Workforce Development Partner…to donating high-valued prizes that add to the excitement of the evening…to purchasing tickets for you and your team members/guests to attend. Submit sponsorship and prize donations by October15.
We hope you will join us in supporting this year’s Building for the Future Casino Night…helping grow our scholarship fund and initiatives.