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Durham commissioners proclaim observance for women in construction; local leaders call for mentoring and MWBE outreach
Summary
The Durham County Board of Commissioners issued a resolution recognizing women in construction and heard from local contractors and trade groups about mentorship, workforce pipelines and county MWBE goals.
The Durham County Board of Commissioners on Monday issued a resolution celebrating women in construction and heard from local contractors and trade groups about mentoring and workforce-development partnerships.
The resolution, presented during the board's ceremonial items by Commissioner Michelle Burton, recognized contributions by women in construction across Durham and the state and cited national labor statistics included in the resolution text. Commissioner Burton read the resolution in the regular session.
Why it matters: County officials and construction-industry representatives said increasing representation of women in trades could help address labor shortages and create career pathways for Durham youth. Commissioners and staff noted existing county efforts to set MWBE (minority- and women-owned business) participation goals for companies contracting in…
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