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It's National Apprenticeship Week 2024! Punch List Consulting is celebrating the power of Apprenticeships to build a more diverse and inclusive Construction industry. This week's spotlights: • Mon: Youth & Young Adult Apprenticeships • Tue: New & Emerging Industries • Wed: Expanding to Underserved Populations • Thu: Women in Apprenticeships • Fri: Federal & Veteran Apprenticeships While progress has been made, there's still so much work to do. • 0.7% of all Construction Trade Apprentices are Black Women • 0.6% of all Construction Trade Apprentices are Latina Women • 1.3% of all Construction-Related professionals are Indigenous & Alaskan Natives • 3.9% of all Construction Trade Apprentices & Journeylevel workers are Women • Openly LGBTQ+ individuals are 2% of all Construction-Related professionals We're committed to Reframing the Future of Construction for POC, Women, and LGBTQ+ individuals entering and thriving in Construction. Potential strategies to consider: • Support local Pre-Apprenticeship Programs • Partner with community workforce Organizations for outreach and recruitment • Implement workplace policies to prevent harassment and discrimination • Develop an equitable hiring and leadership-building process Together, we can build a Construction industry that reflects the diversity of our communities. #NAW2024 #ConstructionApprenticeships #DiversityInConstruction #NextGen #POCinConstruction #WomeninConstruction #QueersinConstruction

Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) last Membership meeting of 2024 was yesterday with a great lineup of speakers talking about opportunities to work on Ballys and the CTA Red Line Extention, plus valuable insight from the newly appointed Chief Procurement officer, Sharla Roberts It was also Arez Service Group first HACIA meeting as a new member! Always great to see our friends Brenda Noriega Alma M. Tello (MUPP) Alyssa Gutierrez Gabriella Bonilla

Alyssa Gutierrez is currently seeking a NICET level III or higher Engineer before officially launching her Signatory Sprinkler Fitter Contracting company, Arez Service Group. As a future Local 281 Fire Protection Contractor, Alyssa will become the Union's first DBE, WBE, and MBE Tradeswoman-turned-Contractor company. To follow her journey and connect - arezservicegroup.com #chicago #construction #nextgen

This month, we continue to highlight the work of those immersed in the Communities they serve. Like the Yorkton Mining Industry Pre-Employment Program with Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) taking their students to tour the Nutrien Rocanville mine in Saskatchewan, Canada. Keepers of the Circle provide resources for Indigenous women and their families. Woodstone Inc. is a fast-growing General Contractor focusing on Native American construction projects nationwide. Native American Contractors Association advocates for Alaska Native, American Indian, and Native Hawaiian-owned small businesses. Shylah Nokusis RSE with Osihcikewin Trades Exploratory Training offers trades exploratory programs and workshops to Indigenous Communities. #construction #nextgen #indigenouspeoplesheritagemonth

Congratulations to a great 35th Anniversary Event for the FEDERATION OF WOMEN CONTRACTORS (FWC) and being led by a future thinking Exectuive Director, Jaemie L. Neely, MPA Great seeing our friends from Taylor Electric Company Kendra Dinkins and Laura Perlman Sara Urizar Christy Webber Landscapes Stella Gaytan #Chicago #construction #nextgen

Last week PLC was honored to be invited to the relaunch meeting for the Chicago Chapter of Pride at Work with the IL AFL-CIO. Big thank you to the individuals who stepped into Chapter Leadership roles. There was a great array of Labor Unions being represented during the event. We’re thrilled to be a part of the relaunch. #chicago #construction #nextgen

At Punch List, we recognize the vital role respiratory care plays in ensuring the health and safety of everyone, especially in Construction. Our work environments can expose us to various airborne hazards, making respiratory health a top priority. This week, let’s take a moment to promote awareness about protecting our lungs on the job. #chicago #construction #NationalRespiratoryCareWeek

We attended Chicago Build Expo this week and ran into some of our favorite industry partners. It was an interesting mix of vendors promoting project management and inventory softwares, new composite materials, safety equipment, and more. Brenda Noriega Dulce Lopez Karen Cruz Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) #chicagobuilds #nextgen #construction #chicago

Today, we're focusing on creating environments where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Here are some ways we're promoting belonging in Construction: Encouraging open dialogue and active listening Celebrating diverse experiences and backgrounds Creating mentorship opportunities for D/M/WBE Contractors Implementing inclusive policies and practices Remember, when people feel they belong and can contribute, innovation thrives and projects excel. #ConstructionInclusionWeek #BelongingInConstruction