Backup Documents 10/12/2021 Item # 4B PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, "Careers in Construction" is an annual month-long initiative to help
increase student awareness of construction-related professions; and
WHEREAS, the Collier Building Industry Foundation (CBIF),the philanthropic arm of
the Collier Building Industry Association (CBIA) in collaboration with
the Collier County Public Schools (CCPS), will work together throughout
the 2021-2022 school year to introduce students through hands-on
activities to the vast employment opportunities in the construction-
related fields; and
WHEREAS, CBIF and CCPS are pleased to partner in providing high school students
an enhanced awareness and understanding of construction-related fields
through a county-wide career fair and a "shadowing day." These
activities provide students the opportunity to meet with construction
professionals, discuss careers in the field, and have exposure to on-
the-job learning through job site visits; and
WHEREAS, these initiatives will enrich students' educational experience by offering
them first-hand exposure to the real world careers, skill requirements,
and opportunities associated with the building industry right here in
Collier County;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that October 2021 be designated as
"CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION" MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th Day of October, 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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