Women mechanics are becoming an increasingly familiar sight in the automotive industry. It’s about time. For years, automotive repair work has traditionally been dominated by men. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2018 there were 19,236 female auto mechanics (2.1 percent of all auto mechanics) and a total…
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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…