Rebuild the Ratio
The gender gap that currently exists in the construction workforce is well-known. What may not be, however, are the numerous efforts AGC of America and its members are taking to remedy this problem. To that end, Suffolk, a member of multiple AGC chapters, recently unveiled Rebuild the Ratio, an initiative dedicated to increasing visibility and career opportunities for women and girls in the construction and STEM industries.
Only 9.9 percent of construction workers and 28 percent of the STEM workforce is comprised of women. While a study conducted by Girl Scouts of the USA found that 74 percent of teen girls said they were interested in STEM, with 81 percent of these girls considering careers in STEM fields, only 13 percent of those girls decide to actually pursue those careers.