Women in Construction Week began in 1998 to spotlight the women who work in construction jobs around the country. In 2023, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin proclaimed March 5 to March 11 Women in Construction Week as a way to recognize the multiple Chapters of the National Association of Women in Construction in the Commonwealth.
While women don’t make up a large percentage of the workforce in construction, their work is invaluable to the trade. In 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported that women make up just 9% of employees in the construction industry. Construction is also a high-paying industry that can offer great jobs to those who don’t have a BA.
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This year, the National Association of Women in Construction set Women in Construction week to be March 2 to March 8. Celebrate by recognizing the importance of women in this major industry.