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Initiatives Seek to Give Women and Minorities a Safe Landing in Construction

Posted on June 6, 2023 by News Editor

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) aim to ensure that more women and minorities have equal opportunities. New initiatives by both agencies follow a damning report issued last week by EEOC chair … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Today's News | Tagged Blueford Group, Construction, equal rights, LGBTQI+, people of color, PricewaterhouseCoopers, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, women, Women in Apprenticeship | Leave a comment

Two-Plus Decades

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Ellen Rogers

When you’re well established in your profession and start a new job in a new industry, it can be challenging for anyone; perhaps even more so when a woman starts a new career in a predominantly male industry. Imagine what … Continue reading →

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Number of Women in Construction Industry Increasing

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Joshua Huff

The number of women in construction has hit an all-time high, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). According to the bureau’s data, the percentage of women in the industry has steadily risen since 2016, with 14% of all construction … Continue reading →

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Saint-Gobain North America Recognized for Efforts to Empower and Promote Women

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Joshua Huff

Saint-Gobain North America announced that it won three Globees at the 2022 CEO World Awards for its work to attract, retain and empower women in the manufacturing industry. The company was honored with two Gold Globees in the categories of … Continue reading →

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Glass Industry Companies Named America’s Best Employers for Women in 2022

Posted on August 11, 2022 by News Editor

Forbes released its annual America’s Best Employers for Women in 2022 and several glass industry companies made the list. Both 3M and Saint-Gobain North America cracked the annual list of the top 400 places for women to work in 2022. … Continue reading →

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