By Bethia Burke, Crain's

By Jim MacKinnon, Akron Beacon Journal

Halle Jones Capers decided this is a great time to start her own business.

Capers, with a strong background in civil engineering and long active in Akron-area community organizations and events, just formed Halle's Engineering & Design LLC. It's the first minority female-owned firm of its kind in Akron. ("First" has been a theme in her life.)

Ohio State CBCTC

The Ohio Department of Jobs & Family Services ApprenticeOhio program provided the following information on registered construction apprentices in the state of Ohio as of 11/24/2020. The total of Ohio Registered Apprentices in Construction is 13,185.

By Glen Shumate, Crain's 

It's often said that small businesses are the foundation of the American economy. What isn't routinely recognized is the fact that small businesses owned by women and minorities face significant barriers to long-term economic success, namely access to capital and access to contracting opportunities.

Frantz Ward

Glen Shumate, cleveland.com

CEA is committed to improving diversity and inclusion within the construction industry in Northeast Ohio. While we do this work every day, in light of recent events and the public discourse surrounding issues of racial justice, we wanted to once more share our commitment to diversity and inclusion.  

Construction Employers Association, National Association of Women in Construction and Cleveland YWCA recognize women in construction during Women’s History Month

A series of activities and events schedule throughout March

CLEVELAND - March is National Women's History Month and March 3 - 8 is Women in Construction Week. With that, throughout March 2020, Construction Employers Association (CEA) in conjunction with National Association of Women in Construction (NAWC) and YWCA Greater Cleveland will host a series of Women in Construction programs.

The Ironworker

A record-breaking 2,773 tradeswomen convened in Minneapolis for the Tradeswomen Build Nations (TWBN) Conference, the largest of its kind in the world, becoming the number one retention tool for women in the trades and one that General President Eric Dean has wholeheartedly supported. 

By Mai Lan Nguyen, HR Technologist

Gender equality in the workplace is a critical topic, and for good reason.

Research clearly shows that companies and employees experience real benefits when they commit to gender equality. These include higher retention rates, more innovation, greater job satisfaction, and above-average profitability, for starters.