It was founded in 1989 as a small support group by four tradeswomen — an elevator constructor, two carpenters and an operating engineer. Today, Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. is a vibrant nonprofit that’s helping more women join the ranks of the construction industry through pre-apprenticeship training, workplace advocacy and weeklong summer camps for girls. Getting more women into the construction field is just one of the ways the industry is expanding its scope and adding depth to its workforce.…
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How Oregon Works: Oregon Tradeswomen aims to demolish the gender barrier in construction, the trades
