Commerce Department Wants a Million Women in Construction Industry
May 23, 2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce launched its Million Women in Construction Community Pledge Tuesday to encourage more construction companies to hire more women. Federal investment is creating a construction boom across the country that is increasing job opportunities for construction and trade workers, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said in an online announcement. "Women make up less than 11% of jobs in construction and only 4% in skilled trades," Raimondo said.
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