SACRAMENTO, CA – The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is celebrating Women in Construction Week, March 5-11, 2023. As part of this acknowledgement, the California State Senate also passed a resolution on Thursday recognizing women in construction.
According to a recent report in the Washington Post, women make up 14% of construction workers in the United States. As it does each year, CSLB strives to celebrate these 1.1 million women working in the industry and encourages more women to consider a career in construction.
“As women take on more leadership positions in the construction industry, they are showing future generations of female workers the benefits of a construction career,” said CSLB Registrar David Fogt. “Now more than ever women are considering a career in construction, which is something to celebrate!”
CSLB’s Board is currently led by Chair Mary Teichert, who is the CEO of Teichert Construction. CSLB had a first last year with three women in the top positions of the Board – Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
CSLB has free resources available to help women become licensed contractors. From free, virtual monthly licensing workshops to free licensing exam study guides — available in both English and Spanish — there are many tools available to those interested in learning more about joining the construction industry.
For more information about CSLB, visit CSLB’s website, or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
About CSLB: CSLB operates under the umbrella of the Department of Consumer Affairs and licenses and regulates about 285,000 contractors in California.
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