Construction has long been a male-dominated field. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only about 11% of payroll employees in the construction industry are women. However, a promising shift is underway. Following ongoing efforts to diversify the construction workforce, the U.S. Department of Labor announced in April 2023 the availability of $5 million to encourage and support women in registered apprenticeship programs in underrepresented industries like construction. And with the construction industry facing a massive worker shortage, the recruitment of women into construction careers will likely continue to grow in importance.
Female Construction Employment Over Time
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