HomeMy WebLinkAboutCareers in Construction MonthPROCLAMATION
Careers in Construction Month
October 2020
WHEREAS, Careers in Construction Month is an annual month designated to help increase
public awareness of the opportunities available in construction trades professions;
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;
WHEREAS, the construction industry is one of our nation's largest industries, employing more
than 5 million individuals in the U.S.;
WHEREAS, we are pleased to honor the construction trades professional and the critical role
they play in the development of Kittitas County;
WHEREAS, through a collaborative effort that reaches policymakers as well as local educators
and high school students, our goal is to effectively address some of the issues that have
contributed to chronic labor shortages and misperceptions of careers in construction, to develop a
skilled workforce for the future;
WHEREAS, the Central Washington Home Builders Association is committed to the
enrichment of the educational experience of students and the community by offering them first-
hand exposure to the real world of the building industry through membership, educational
programming, school curriculum, and networking opportunities;
NOW' THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners
do hereby proclaim October 2020, as Careers in Construction Month throughout this community
and urge all the people of Kittitas County to join us in this special observance by seeking to learn
more about the exciting world of building and construction.
Dated this 20th day of October 2020.
THE KITTITAS CO
BOARD o
, Chairman
Vice-Chairman
'{)of the Board
ory Wright, Commissioner