WI SJR96

Proclaims October 2025 as Careers in Construction Month in Wisconsin to increase public awareness of construction careers and honor construction craft professionals

Nearly 6 percent of Wisconsin's workforce is employed in construction, making it one of the state's largest industries

Wisconsin's construction industry needs nearly 500,000 new craft professionals in 2026, according to Associated Builders and Contractors

Encourages employers, associations, and schools to conduct job fairs, panel discussions, and community events during October to inform students about construction career opportunities

Highlights Wisconsin's apprenticeship program as a pathway allowing individuals to earn while learning without accumulating student debt