The Kueker Award recognizes an Educator or Advocate who has passion for and dedication to Construction Education. Nominations are open through May 15.

 

 

In private conversations, my clients proudly discuss their latest accomplishments and professional strengths. They come across with confidence, pride, and power. They know who they are and are comfortable in their own skin. However, that persona often fades away when they share how they feel at work. By now, you likely know that a many of my clients are women working in overly male-populated industries. For all their skills, abilities, and accomplishments, they struggle to reflect that powerful image back to themselves and others.

Workers who quit jobs last year — churning up the U.S. labor market — blame their departures on low pay, no opportunities for advancement and a feeling of disrespect at work, according to Pew Research Center.

Female workers face barriers such as sexual harassment, bullying and hostility, presenters at a National Association of Women in Construction event said.

Construction may be hard work, but in Katy, Texas, it's also fun. Dig World, a theme park offering child and adult visitors the opportunity to operate authentic heavy machinery, opened last week with a few hiccups.