BUILD YOUR FUTURE
NEW WEBSITE
The enhanced BYF website now has an easy-to-navigate resource page featuring classroom activities, downloadable flyers and how-to guides. The website encourages career exploration with tools such as the interactive career path and renovated craft trading cards which integrate data directly from the Construction Labor Market Analyzer (CLMA) Map
ONLINE STORE
The BYF online store sold an impressive 156,724 craft trading cards and nearly doubled sample bag requests. The store continues to expand as it has fulfilled orders in 48 states and the District of Columbia.
PARTNERS
CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION MONTH
Held in October, Careers in Construction Month was proclaimed by 32 U.S. states, territories and the District of Columbia in this nationwide celebration of the career opportunities in the construction industry.
SCHOLARSHIPS
This year, the Build Your Future scholarship program and its scholarship partners awarded a total of $116,500 to 85 students. This amount is part of the overall commitment of $350,000 in funds over the course of five years through the following organizations:
I BUILT THIS! Video Contest
In celebration of Careers in Construction Month, NCCER and BYF hosted the “I Built This!” video contest for the third consecutive year to give students and instructors from secondary and postsecondary craft training programs the opportunity to share their construction projects.
1st Place Secondary
1st Place Postsecondary
WE BUILD AMERICA VIDEO
The impactful “We Build America” video created by BYF highlights the diverse group of individuals who are dedicated to building America’s infrastructure and making the country great. Special thanks to TIC for giving us an inside glimpse on site.
WE BUILD AMERICA VIDEO
The impactful “We Build America” video created by BYF highlights the diverse group of individuals who are dedicated to building America’s infrastructure and making the country great. Special thanks to TIC for giving us an inside glimpse on site.