Managing Director, Coalition for Sustainable Roofing
02:35 PM - 03:00 PM
Policy Solutions for Advancing America’s Built Environment Workforce
Join us for a critical examination of policy initiatives addressing untapped talent pools in the built environment workforce. Our speakers will explore how the reauthorization of WIOA and emerging state-level programs can break down systemic barriers and create new opportunities. Learn how policymakers are expanding access to technical education, incentivizing inclusive apprenticeships, and fostering public-private partnerships that create sustainable career pathways.
Director of Safety & Inspections, City of Saint Paul
01:40 PM - 02:30 PM
Breaking Ground: Empowering Women to Help Solve the Labor Shortage
The construction and building safety industries are evolving, but barriers to women’s participation persist. This session explores women’s critical role in addressing workforce challenges within the built environment, including overcoming labor shortages and fostering collaboration. Join top industry leaders and local government representatives as they share actionable strategies and success stories of advancing women in construction, manufacturing, emergency management, skilled trades and local government.
