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Careers in Construction Week is October 13-17, 2008

AGC members and chapters are encouraged to hold an event during the upcoming Careers in Construction Week, October 13-17, 2008. This week is designed to increase public awareness of the hard work and contributions of our nation’s craft professionals and increase students’ interest in pursuing construction as a career. The week is an integral part of the Build Your Future national education and recruitment campaign, sponsored by the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER). NCCER has set aside a portion of its website to helping the industry plan events, issue press releases, produce radio ads, and more. Free planning materials are available on the website. Additionally, governors are encouraged to proclaim the third week in October as Careers in Construction Week in their state. So far 16 states have proclaimed Careers in Construction Week in 2008. The sample materials include a proclamation and tips on contacting your state’s governor. AGC of America is holding its annual Festival of the Building Arts at the National Building Museum in conjunction with the week.