The U.S. Department of Labor is promoting gender equity and inclusion in construction with a $1.35 million grant to support tradeswomen in Illinois, aligning with President Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion i …
Chicago Construction News staff writer The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will distribute $8.5 million in funding through the Community Solar Energy Sovereignty grant …
The Importance Of Childcare Support In Construction Workforce Development The Benefits of Leadership Training in Construction Being a Woman in Construction: Period Poverty What if Women Built the Worl …
Construction has long been a male-dominated field, particularly among Chicago construction companies. According to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only 11.5% of payroll employees i …
Women in construction: changing the face of the industry A new direction for women in construction CIOB vice president promotes female trades with US group Gender data shows construction still has …
Skilled trades are currently experiencing a significant demand for workers, yet there is a shortage of individuals in these roles, making it a potentially lucrative career path worth considering. Work …
This document identifies promising practices for industry leaders to help prevent and address harassment in the construction industry. It recommends that general contractors take on a coordination and …
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — Illinois lands a $1.35 million federal grant from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) and Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) a …
The inaugural meeting of a new ASHRAE subset was not just any ordinary gathering. It was a momentous occasion where the audience included the current Society president, two former presidents, and a pr …
On September 12, Women Road Builders (WRB) members and their associates embarked on a remarkable journey with an exclusive insider tour of O'Hare International Airport, a bustling hub known for its gl …
Officials announce $1.3 Million Federal Grant to Boost Women's Representation in Construction Industry Illinois Department of Labor has received a $1.3 million federal grant aimed at increasing female …
A federal grant of $1.3 million allocated to the Illinois Department of Labor aims to increase female representation in the construction industry, where women currently comprise just 4% of the nationa …
Neenah-based Miron Construction will host its eighth annual “Build Like a Girl” event, where 30 girls from seventh to 10th grade will get hands-on experience with the trades and learn more about const …
Type “construction” into Google, and it will take you a while to see a photo that includes a woman. If you walk onto a job site or in a construction office, it’s a similar situation with only 10 perce …
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women make up just under 11% of construction workers. It's a statistic Sashe Ivy is hoping to change. "I was sitting in a meeting. Once again, it was …
Before she started, Regina Funmaker found it daunting to face the unknown when she first considered a construction career. But after starting full-time work as an apprentice construction laborer, she …
In the heart of Chicago's South Side, specifically the Greater Grand Crossing neighbourhood, a notable initiative is taking shape as four new homes begin to rise. What sets these homes apart is not ju …
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