On May 5, more than 180 members of the union construction industry spent the day shooting clays during Cleveland Builds’ 2nd annual fundraiser. More than $60,000 was raised - $10,000 more than last year - to support Cleveland Builds' work to promote careers in the skilled trades. Cleveland Builds’ pre-apprenticeship training is perfect for those who like to work with their hands and want a fulfilling career with good pay and excellent benefits. This year’s Clay Shoot brought an increased number of participants, funds, fun and awareness raised.

Zachary Phillips, Construction Dive

Julie Strupp, Construction Dive

The Girl Scouts and the National Association of Homebuilders are teaming up to create a new patch and charm program in an effort to spark girls' early interest in construction and build their self-esteem, according to an NAHB press release.

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. 

Nancy Collamer, MarketWatch

Women of Color (WOC) are one of the fastest-growing demographics in American corporations. Yet despite their growing presence, many still struggle to flourish in the workplace.

As the first Indian-American woman to make partner at global services firm Deloitte, Deepa Purushothaman knows how challenging it can be for “the first, the few and the only.”

U.S. Department of Transportation

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced on Friday, March 18, 2022 that $10 million in funding from the Fiscal Year 2021 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/Supportive Services (DBE/SS) program to help eligible small businesses compete for federal highway contracts in 45 states, as well as Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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. 

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