Episode 162 – Building up Women in the Construction Industry

<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW222444243 BCX9"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW222444243 BCX9"><span class= "TextRun SCXW222444243 BCX9" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW222444243 BCX9">Women make up about 11% of the construction workforce</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW222444243 BCX9">nationally</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW222444243 BCX9">and Iowa is working to add to that number. Steph Reed, Director of Operations at Embarq Signature Homes, disc</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW222444243 BCX9">u</span><span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW222444243 BCX9">sses</span> <span class= "NormalTextRun SCXW222444243 BCX9">how the construction industry can create more opportunities and how mentorship plays a big role in both developing and retaining talent from underrepresented populations. </span></span><span class= "EOP SCXW222444243 BCX9" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW222444243 BCX9"> <p class="Paragraph SCXW222444243 BCX9"><span class= "EOP SCXW222444243 BCX9" data-ccp-props= "{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}">  </span></p> </div>