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.
Name
Ariane Kirkpatrick
Job Title
President / Owner
Company Name
The AKA Team & AKA Team Waterproofing, LTD
Women in Construction week has come and gone, but the impact of the content provided is sure to last for some time.
National Women in Construction (NAWIC) Cleveland Chapter #156, in conjunction with Construction Employers Association and Contractors Assistance Association kicked off Women in Construction (WIC) week on March 6 with a social media campaign highlighting women in Cleveland’s construction industry. Women from a range of career backgrounds and Northeast Ohio organizations were featured.
Sebastian Obando, Construction Dive
Though the number of women in construction has increased over 50% in the past decade, according to a Fixr report, the percentage of men and women working in different areas within the industry varies greatly.
CLEVELAND - As Women in Construction (WIC) Week (March 6 - 12) approaches, Construction Employers Association (CEA) and National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Cleveland Chapter joined forces to attract, retain and celebrate women in the industry.
The Kent State University Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship announces Veronica Cook-Euell, M.A., M.B.A, M.Ed., President and CEO of Euell Consulting Group, LLC as the 2022 Spirit of Women in Business award winner.