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Women to the Rescue: How to Solve The Skilled Labor Shortage in Construction

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While that means there’s still some work to be done in terms of pay equity, it also means construction could be an appealing career for many women. Massachusetts, for example, aims to have women make up 20 percent of its construction workforce by 2020. Massachusetts isn’t alone in its efforts, either. percent of what men do.

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

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The White House states that it will drive the creation of union jobs and help grow the economy in a sustainable way that makes sure all people, including under-represented communities get ahead for decades to come. In this article, we’re looking at the IIJA and its impact on opportunities for women in the industry.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Massachusetts rapidly is expanding smart meter growth and conducting trials for time-of-use and critical peak pricing tariffs. billion Cape Wind installation that aimed to install 130 mammoth turbines in the waters of Nantucket Sound off the coast of Massachusetts. ACHIEVEMENT IN TARGETED INCENTIVES.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Companies must be less than five years old; have an annual payroll between $100,000 and $1 million; show proof of an equity investment of at least $250,000; pay at least 150% of the lesser of the state or county average hourly wage where the business is located; and meet requisite payroll thresholds. See onegeorgia.org/programs/esb.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Companies must be less than 5-years old; have an annual payroll between $100,000 and $1 million; show proof of an equity investment of at least $250,000; pay at least 150 percent of the lesser of the state or county average hourly wage where the business is located; and meet requisite payroll thresholds. Employees must be Arkansas taxpayers.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

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She’s part of various internal groups within the organization, including the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, and notably a board member on both the Connecting Women and Building PRIDE affinity groups. . Boston, Massachusetts. Darrah has an insatiable hunger to grow personally and professionally. Isabel Harlan.