NCCER asks women: What’s it like to work in construction and what needs to change?
Research provides strategies for increasing participation and expediting the success of women in the trades to improve project outcomes
ALACHUA, Fla. — In anticipation of Women in Construction week, The National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) conducted interviews with 176 tradeswomen and analyzed 770 responses to a survey directed to women in the industry. The results have been compiled into a white paper, “In Her Own Words: Improving Project Outcomes,” which will assist employers with recruiting, hiring, and retaining women in craft positions.
“The U.S. economy is at a critical juncture. We need to re-shore manufacturing, decarbonize energy, and upgrade our infrastructure,” said Boyd Worsham, CEO of NCCER. “As we continue to struggle in building a workforce to fulfill these needs, we must recognize that we are not effectively appealing to the largest percentage of the population — women — in our recruiting and retention efforts.”