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This resolution officially designates the week of March 2-8, 2025, as Women in Construction Week, highlighting the importance of increasing women's participation in the construction industry. The resolution provides context about the current underrepresentation of women in construction, noting that women currently occupy only 9% of apprenticeships and 10.9% of construction trade jobs nationally. It emphasizes the need to diversify the workforce, with a goal of increasing women's representation to at least 20% by 2029. The resolution underscores the benefits of gender diversity in construction, including improved performance, innovation, and opportunity, while acknowledging the historical barriers women have faced in entering and maintaining careers in this field. Additionally, the resolution calls on the Governor to issue a proclamation encouraging Californians to observe the week with appropriate programs and educational activities, and recognizes apprenticeship programs as a critical pathway for women to participate fully in the state's growing economy.

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