The National Center for Construction Education and Research has declared the month of October as "Careers in Construction Month." According to the online e-zine, Construction Dive, a shorage of skilled workers in the construction industry is ultimately what prompted the NCCER to make the designation.

In an effort to increase the amount of skilled labor within the industry, the non-profit organization is encouraging various construction industry groups to partner with educators to host more career fairs and workshops. In addition, the NCCER whose mission is to "recruit the next generation of craft professionals by making career and technical education a priority," is offering a host of online resources, guides for best practices, brochures, and event calendars.

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