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Women in Construction – As Told By Women

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Chicago Women in Trades: Chicago Women in Trades is a nonprofit that trains women in high-paying, skilled jobs traditionally held by men. Pointing out that the minorities are becoming the majority, she says : “We’re coming from all walks of life; we don’t discriminate.

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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Chicago Women in Trades has been helping women move into jobs in the construction industry since 1981. Lauren Sugerman, Director at Chicago Women in Trades. In the field, that’s even less. Women make up only 4.5% of all construction laborers and 3% of all construction equipment operators, according to the U.S.

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

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Inherent L3C | Chicago, Illinois Inherent L3C believes in the power of community reinvestment through the creation of trade careers, homeownership, and community-based businesses. Diamond Age is currently building entry-level homes for the 9th largest homebuilder in the U.S.