Vermont Business MagazineGovernor Phil Scott and Vermont Department of Labor Commissioner Lindsay Kurrle will join the Associated General Contractors of Vermont and high school students from all over the state to declare today, May 16th,Careers in Construction Day. Hosted annually, Careers in Construction Day brings together Vermont juniors and seniors and construction businesses for hands-on learning and demonstrations to increase awareness of the jobs available in the construction industries. The full day event hosts a job fair, panel discussions, and local community events presented by employers, trade associations and schools.
The construction industry in Vermont must fill over 2,500 permanent and seasonal jobs each year to meet the workforce demand, and Vermont’s construction industry aims to be the leader in providing young people with career opportunities, while increasing the size and quality of the future workforce.
The governor will be signing a proclamation declaring May 16th“Careers in Construction Day” at11:30amat the Vermont Associated General Contractors office inMontpelier. 1 Graves Street,
Montpelier, VT 05601.
Source: Governor 5.16.2018