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Mar 3, 2023 12:00 AM UTC

There's never been a more important time to build a diverse and inclusive workforce

With an extreme lack of skilled workers in the construction industry, there's never been a more important time to build a diverse and inclusive workforce. In this For Construction Pros article, they list some tips that could change the way women feel about careers in construction and attract them to our great industry. What are your thoughts? Is there anything you would add to their list?

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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Promote vocational schools more and bring in speakers to schools to talk about the unions.
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    This needs to be addressed in the high school age group so young adults know the construction industry is a viable option for all, without having to get a college degree. Skilled labor will always be needed in construction.
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Talk more about construction in schools and make it to where everyone is involved.
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    We would love to hire more women in the construction field and are trying to market to them. Construction is hard work but very rewarding as well.
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    More promotion of the trades needed in high schools. I have 2 teens and they have received little to no information.
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Train women in our industry and focus on their development just as they have for their male counterparts.
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    A great place to attract young women to the construction industry is through the high school vocational schools.
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Teaching kids in general about trades and options for careers, get them involved at a younger age to think about their options. It's better now then when I was younger but still room for improvement.
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Normalize the presence of women in the construction industry and start with vocational schools and trade schools.
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    Mar 4, 2023 12:00 AM UTC
    Start with girls in High School. During career days or at the start of a school year. Show them the many different aspects there is to being a women in the construction world
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