Construction Employers Association (CEA) wrapped up their celebration of women in construction during Women’s History Month with two workshops that focused on how to advance women in the industry.
Kimberly Chapmon-Wynne, MBA, founder of Mosaic Insights Consulting, conducted a one titled “Gender Microaggressions: How Women Can Ally For Each Other” at CEA on March 23.
Katherine Lehtinen, Plumber Magazine
Now more than ever, skilled trade workers are vital to society's everyday safety, health and well-being. At Oatey Co., we try to shed light on the significance of the trades while educating, inspiring and empowering the next generation of professionals.
Rhonda Crowder, Properties Magazine
With an aging workforce, diversification of the regional economy and the educational system's focus on college paths, there is a growing skills shortage in Northeast Ohio's construction and building trades industry. Consequently, these factors threaten Greater Cleveland's economic growth and prosperity by hindering employers who need motivated, skilled tradespersons.
When you think of an industry dominated by men, construction might be one of the first that comes to mind.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
A new study by the Illinois Economic Policy Institute found that a union apprenticeship may be a better ticket to the middle class than a traditional four-year degree.
For the first time since October 2019, the Cleveland Building Trades Tradeswomen Committee hosted their Apprenticeship Fair.
The semi-annual event was paused in 2020 and the first part of 2021 for COVID-19 safety precautions.
After a year and a half pause, the apprenticeship fair resumed with an in-person event in mid-October at the Plumbers Local 55 Union Hall. The event drew more than 230 students and adults.
Josh White, Construction Executive
The construction industry is a major contributor to the U.S. economy, employing more than 7 million people and creating nearly $1.3 trillion worth of structures annually. An impressive portion of these employees have a military background—in fact, roughly 15.5% of all U.S. veterans will enter the construction industry at some point in their careers, according to PlanGrid’s Construction Productivity blog.
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District, in its Vision for Post-Pandemic Learning, is launching a student-centered approach to career exploration, active planning, and decision-making. This initiative, PACE (Planning and Career Exploration), builds on and aligns to all CMSD Priorities, including but not limited to The Cleveland Plan, Say Yes to Education, and the Equity & Inclusion Declaration.
