October is Careers in Construction Month, and for remodeling firms struggling to find skilled help, it is a timely opening to tell the story of the work. The labor gap shows up across the industry in longer lead times, stretched crews, and projects that firms simply cannot take on.
Some of the most effective recruiting happens close to home: a job site visit for a local high school construction program, a short talk at a technical college, or a paid helper role that grows into an apprenticeship. Remodeling has a strong case to make. The work is varied, the problem-solving is real, and the path from apprentice to lead carpenter, project manager, or owner is visible in nearly every established firm.
Chapter connections help, too. NARI Atlanta brings together firms wrestling with the same hiring challenges, and the Women in Construction subgroup is widening the pool of people who see remodeling as a career. Sharing what works, from onboarding to mentorship, benefits every member firm that is trying to grow.
This month is a natural moment to open the shop door to someone new. What is one thing your firm has done that actually worked to bring a new person into the trades? #Remodeling #CareersInConstruction #NARI
A real photo from a member job site or chapter event showing an apprentice or younger tradesperson learning hands-on, with permission. Do not caption or name individuals. A branded Canva graphic listing remodeling career paths (carpenter, electrician, project manager, designer) also works. No Google Drive image folder is set up for this client, so request a real photo from the chapter or a member firm, or use a branded Canva graphic with chapter colors. Real photos outperform stock images.
Canva text suggestion: "Recruit the Next Generation of Remodelers" or "The Trades Need Your Story This Month"