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20% by 2020: Quarterly report on Massachusetts apprenticeship
Ona quarterly basis, PGTI receives data from the state Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) on the demographics of apprentices in all Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs). In addition to making public the rates of participation by women and people of color, … Continue reading
Tradeswomen Tuesday Goes Online
The Northeast Center for Women’s Equity (NCTE) has been conducting Tradeswomen Tuesday info sessions since last fall. The sessions happen on the first Tuesday of the month at 5 PM at 2201 Washington St in Boston and bi-monthly on the … Continue reading
The Springfield Construction Disparity Study is available now
Study finds more than 9% women in the Springfield area are qualified and able to work in the construction trades. Read the study here.
News of the day: The Boston Employment Commission
The Boston Employment Commission (BEC), under the leadership of Director Karilyn Crockett and Chair Travis Watson, has done a great job of stepping up enforcement of the City’s goals. For ongoing projects, the goals are 10% women, 25% people of color and … Continue reading
What’s up with the guys?
A guy in a hardhat calls out to a woman walking past a construction site, “Hey, ya looking hot.” The woman shoots back, “Get a friggin’ life, you moron.” Sitting amidst 5 male co-workers, the catcaller slowly rises to his … Continue reading