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This article was published in The Washington Post Magazine on Sept. 16 and speaks to the challenges of being female in the construction industry.

"Women still make up only about 9% of the construction industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, so the isolation is real... But a new wave of female contractors is creating a community for themselves to fight the loneliness that comes along with being a small minority in the field. They are also hoping to inspire women coming up behind them, to build a support system they don't feel they had."

Published in August, this article from The Philadelphia Inquirer spotlights our very own Phildelphia NAWIC chapter and the work they are doing to encourage young girls and show them the possibilities of working in the trades through their summer day camp, Mentoring Young Women in Construction (MYWIC).

We’ve teamed up with Mediaplanet on its Women in Skilled Trades campaign to help address the growing skills gap. Women can play a huge part in closing that gap, and this campaign shows the opportunities available while highlighting women currently thriving in the industry. The campaign is in this weekend’s USA Today and can be viewed online.

Oct. 1, 2 p.m. through Oct. 15, 3 p.m.

Part 1: Marijuana in the Workplace, Oct. 1.
Part 2: Cannabidiol (CBD) use in the Workplace, Oct. 8.
Part 3: The Opioid Crisis, Oct. 15.

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The National Safety Council (NSC) has released its updated and expanded Opioids At Work Employer Toolkit. NSC’s research shows that opioids have directly impacted three out of four employers. The costs are numerous, with the most serious being the loss of life. The toolkit covers topics ranging from understanding opioids and how they impact the workplace to incorporating best practices into drug-related HR policies and procedures. This free resource includes fact sheets, presentations, five-minute safety talks, posters, reports, videos and more to help employers implement a workplace program on opioids.

Join us in wishing our partner, Consensus Docs, a very happy 12th birthday! Keep reading for details on a GIVEAWAY!