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#breaking You have probably heard about #Project2025 - a Conservative Playbook to roll back civil rights, healthcare & regulations in Trump's first 180 days. Care about democracy? Care about the future of our children? Project 2025 needs people to apply for jobs in Trumps admin. The plan is to🔥FIRE 10,000s of govt employees & replace them with *their* employees. What to do? 💡We need to fill their rosters with people who actually care about democracy, about civil rights, human rights, healthcare. People who don't want to see grandparents end up on the street, kids arrested for being #LGBTQIA, parents struggling even more as every single safety net and regulation is ripped away. We need people who want to prevent the next president from ending elections. So go to the link below and apply. They can't destroy US if we get there first. https://lnkd.in/edDynRgx #Hiring #Project2025 #Democracy #Elections2025 #Elections #Elecciones #Vote #Progressive #Democrat #Socialist #Libertarian #DSA #Pride #PrideMonth #BlackWomenInBusiness #LatinasInBusiness Democratic National Committee Democratic Socialists of America Justice Democrats Socialist Party USA Progressive Democrats of America Vote.org When We All Vote Vote Run Lead Greenpeace March For Our Lives Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America BlackWomenAspiringLawyers Black Woman Owned Black Women On Boards Black Enterprise Women of Power Human Rights Watch RAICES Latinas in Tech Latinas In Cyber HumanRights Watch PeaceCorps Recruiter

Today, we're highlighting 1 of 3 amazing #WomenInConstruction who responded to our question, "What does it mean to be a woman in construction?" Read what Cindy Warner, President & Owner of American Field Service had to say below. "Being a woman in the construction industry, you show up and be willing to work. Don't walk in a room & expect to be treated any differently. [For me,] It's never been a problem or a set back - I've been able to use it to my advantage, especially when I was younger and new to the industry. Being a woman is an asset in the construction industry. We're all here for the same reason." Are you a woman in #construction? Let us know what being in this industry means to you! #WomenInConstructionWeek #WICW #WIC #CareersInConstruction

Funding Opportunity! The Robert Carr Fund for civil society networks is pleased to announce an open Request for Proposals (RFP) 2024 for the funding period 2025-2027. Through this RFP, the Robert Carr Fund invites global and regional civil society networks and consortia of networks led by, and/or serving inadequately served populations to apply for a grant to support their core funding and activity needs for a three-year period (2025-2027). RCF aims to further the objectives of the Fund’s Strategic Plan 2025-2030 and recognizes that programming to strengthen social enablers, human rights and gender equality, as well as responses led by communities of ISPs, are complex, and require longer-term investments. Therefore, the Fund intends, in this funding cycle, to support continuity, so that well-performing existing partners can build on their achievements. At the same time, the Fund wishes to encourage applications from new, emerging networks, especially those which represent populations and regions which are current under-served in the fund portfolio. for full details, please follow the link below: https://lnkd.in/gEaBAze

This quote applies to us as a nation, and it applies quite literally to the engineering, surveying, and construction industries. As we look back on the contributions made by women to better this nation and the opportunities yet to come, we are truly inspired. What was once only a weeklong celebration is now a month and that’s for good reason. We have a lot of accomplishments to acknowledge so don’t limit your celebration of women’s history to just the month of March.   #theDGLdifference #Womensmonth #CivilEngineering #TransportationEngineering #TrafficEngineering #StructuralEngineering #SiteAndFacilityDevelopment #ConstructionEngineering #LandSurveying #DBE #SBE

Think of construction and the trades (carpentry, electrical, welding, etc.) instantly come to mind. Yet the majority of women working in construction are not in the field but in the office. A growing number of professional women in building include construction accountants like NAWIC President Karen Hager. Read more about the career path here: https://ow.ly/bVrz50Qm6y5

Excited to share my latest blog post co-authored with Njemile Faustin, PhD and Rachel Hayden MEng GMICE on behalf of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)! 🌟 We delved into the crucial disparities between Equity and Equality, shedding light on the nuances of equity and the potential oversight of diverse needs and preferences when assuming uniform interests. This blog is live on Institution website - check it out and let's spark some meaningful conversations! https://lnkd.in/eqDDx2ZP #EquityvsEquality #DiversityandInclusion #NuancesofEquity #BlogPost #Collaboration #InclusiveApproach #UnderstandingDifferences #SocialJustice #EquitableSolutions #Intersectionality #Empowerment #CriticalThinking #InclusiveLeadership #CommunityEngagement #NewPerspectives #UnlockingPotential

National Association of Women in Construction (AU) is a passionate organisation dedicated to increasing female participation in the construction industry. Their vision is a future with 25% women in the industry by 2025. NAWIC actively advocates for an equitable industry where women can thrive. They achieve this by: 👷♀️Supporting education and providing resources and initiatives to encourage high school girls to explore construction careers. 👷♀️Raising awareness and working to dispel misconceptions; while highlighting the diverse and interesting job opportunities within construction. 👷♀️Mentorship programs that connect women with experienced professionals to guide and support their career development. NAWIC is doing amazing work, offering a platform for women in construction to connect, network, and access resources to achieve their goals. They are committed to fostering a future where women can be leaders and role models, shaping the construction industry for the better. If you know a graduate who would be interested in getting into the construction industry, send them the link (https://loom.ly/-0VKTK8) to view the full article: Building Futures: A high school graduate's guide to entering the construction industry to discover just some of the amazing careers for women in this dynamic field. #womeninconstruction #nawic

I personally am looking forward to the fulfillment of the Million Women in Construction Pledge! This pledge reflects a commitment to increase access to training, jobs, and leadership opportunities for women. Many companies are pledging to focus on or scale up equitable hiring and workforce development efforts that create broader pipelines and opportunities for women. John Fish, Chair of The Real Estate Roundtable and Chairman and CEO of Suffolk, said this in responding to the pledge; “The construction industry continues to face significant labor challenges due to the aging workforce and dwindling number of young people entering the construction field. There is a critical need to attract more talent and diversify our workforce to ensure we have the resources to build our cities and grow our economy.” To be successful, the Million Women in Construction initiative will need construction contractors, trade unions, and training institutions to commit to recruit, train, hire, and retain thousands of new and non-traditional workers who will be the next generation of skilled laborers and leaders who are prepared to rebuild US infrastructure and supply chains and complement Federal government investments. Find full article from ContractorMag below… https://lnkd.in/efSYhj3m

As we celebrate International Women's Day 2024, we reflect on this year's theme, Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress, which reminds us that we must continue to encourage meaningful change by building a more inclusive and equitable industry for generations to come. By empowering women with opportunities for growth and advancement, we not only enhance individual lives but also strengthen our industry as a whole.   Concrete Ontario recognizes the vital role women play in the ready mixed concrete industry and we are dedicated to highlighting opportunities within our workforce and the broader construction segment.   Today, we celebrate the women we work with and their remarkable achievements. From leadership roles to on-site operations, to Concrete Delivery Professionals, their dedication, expertise, and resilience inspire us all.   The ongoing commitment of the Ontario concrete community to foster an inclusive culture that embraces differences and values unique perspectives is what makes our industry great. By promoting diversity, we strengthen our ability to tackle challenges creatively and deliver exceptional results. As we look to the future, let us continue to invest in women, build a more inclusive and equitable industry, and use diversity to drive success.

U.S. Department of Labor recently released the “Tools for Building an Equitable Infrastructure Workforce: Gender Equity Strategies as a Model” which provides information on the barriers women face in accessing male-dominated infrastructure careers, along with strategies and resources for overcoming them. Check out the latest #InternetForAll blog post to learn more about this toolkit and the critical role the Nation’s workforce plays in this mission: https://lnkd.in/e9iuv5xd