Public, Private Agencies Focus on Diversifying the Infrastructure Workforce
Sebastian Obando, Construction Dive
Diversity programs, an equity index and increased recruitment efforts are among the tools that transportation agencies and other groups are using to improve diversity in the infrastructure workforce.
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Women and Minority-Owned Construction Firms Prosper From Mentor Training Programs
Scot Bennett, Construction Executive
The AEC industry, particularly construction, is suffering from a severe shortage of available staff. As companies struggle to fill salaried and skilled labor positions at all levels in the industry, those leaving the construction workforce are not being replaced at near the same rate.
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Cleveland Builds' Union Construction Readiness Pre-Apprenticeship Class Has Successfully Launched
The first pre-apprenticeship class for Cleveland Builds met Tuesday, July 13th with 31 participants. Shawn Gray, Jason Shank and Plumbers Local 55 are hosting the classes.
Cleveland Builds' co-chairs, Tim Linville and Dave Wondolowski and executive director, Keith Laschinger, were present to welcome participants to the class on its first night.
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Median Age of Construction Workers is Contributing Factor to Workforce Shortages
Sebastian Obando, Construction Dive
The high median age of construction workers is just one of the contributing factors to the workforce shortages in the industry. But the issue is not necessarily unique to construction, as there is an aging overall workforce due to national demographics.
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Budish Announces New Initiative Aimed at Training People for Construction Jobs, While Focusing on Equity
CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH - On June 4 Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish announced new initiatives aimed at training people for good paying jobs in the building trades, while focusing on minorities. Pending County Council approval of a new collective bargaining agreement, the County, in partnership with Cleveland Builds, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping candidates find opportunities in construction, will provide pre-employment education and training for electricians, carpenters, plumbers, and other building trades.
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Industry Comes Up Big for Cleveland Builds
More than 150 CEA members and guests gathered at the Hill ‘n Dale Club in Medina and raised $50,000 in support of Cleveland Builds Thursday, May 6th. This clay-shooting event was conceived of by Brian Exl, who is the Cleveland General Manager for OCP Contractors, and Tim Linville. OCP also served as the presenting sponsor for the event. The success of this event was due to all sponsors and CEA staff, especially CEA’s Coordinator of Education and Programs, Courtney Smyser.
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A Need and Role for Women in Construction Continues to Exist
This statement, “HERE IS A STARTLING FACT: The most common job for a woman today is the same as it was 50 years ago: secretary,” can be found on www.hardhattedwoman.com.
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