October is Careers in Construction Month, creating the perfect opportunity to highlight the many career opportunities within the construction industry—especially given the currently estimated 500,000 open construction positions in the United States. ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓNational has developed outreach materials including a draft letter to the editor, and educational resources to help ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓmembers and volunteers promote Careers in Construction Month in local markets throughout the month. Visit for more information on how ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓcan help you find career opportunities in the construction industry.

ÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓpartner needs your help spreading awareness. BYF has a number of online resources to make it easy to participate. If you plan on holding a Careers in Construction Month event, register it with BYF for added publicity. Explore their to find a , , to the I BUILT THIS! video contest and more. Proclaim October 2018 as Careers in Construction Month in your state and help spread knowledge about opportunities in the construction industry. Let BYF know when you file and receive your proclamation—get your state on the map today!

For more information, contact Rachel O’Grady at [email protected].