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Gov. Janet Mills urges recruitment of more women into Maine's construction workforce
Summary
In a recorded message, Gov. Janet Mills called for expanding Maine's construction workforce by recruiting and training more women, highlighted state apprenticeship participation and placements, and announced March 2026 as Women in Construction Week.
Gov. Janet Mills said the state needs more construction workers to build housing, fix roads and bridges, expand high-speed internet and improve transportation safety, and she urged employers to recruit and train more women to meet that demand.
"We need construction workers now more than ever before," Mills said in a recorded statement, and added that women remain underrepresented in the trades. She cited national and state figures, saying women make up about 11% of the construction industry nationwide and roughly 15% in Maine.
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