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Breaking Down Barriers: A Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion in Construction
- 2025/01/07
- 再生時間: 39 分
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あらすじ・解説
In this episode, host Dennis Doran talks with Vicki O'Leary, a union leader and chair of North America's Building Trade Unions Trade Women's Committee. Their conversation explores the challenges of promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice within the construction industry, focusing on the experiences of women and people of color. They highlight the critical role of early education, mentoring programs, and increasing representation in leadership roles. Additionally, they discuss the value of soft skills in the workplace and stress the importance of unions offering apprentices both technical training and mentoring opportunities.