Like women, African American men have traditionally been underrepresented in the construction industry. According to a recent article in Engineering News-Record (June 17, 2020), the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that Blacks comprise 12 percent of the workforce, yet they represent just 6 percent of the construction industry. African American industry leaders…
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CSLB Registrar David Fogt
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Women have traditionally played a small role in the construction industry. Now, they are filling a gap in an occupation that’s short on workers while also building opportunities for young girls who are interested in lucrative and fulfilling careers. According to the National Association of Women in Construction, 9.1 percent…