""A cultural shift was needed on the job sites-not only in the minds of the workers, but also in the physical layout of a site. It may sound trivial, but placing two porta-potties at a build site instead of just one that everyone uses-measures like that are important for developing an inclusive culture.""
""Women make up just over 11 percent of the construction workforce nationwide-the highest share in 20 years. In Missouri, however, that figure is closer to 5 percent.""
Avery Throckmorton transitioned from a student to a union carpentry apprentice after completing a pre-apprenticeship program at Stephens College. Scott Taylor emphasized the need for cultural shifts in construction to support women, including better facilities and addressing barriers like limited training and childcare. Women represent over 11 percent of the construction workforce nationally, but only about 5 percent in Missouri. The pre-apprenticeship program has successfully helped cohorts of students secure jobs in the field.
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