Women and people of color face unique barriers in "nontraditional” jobs. How do we make these industries more open and inclusive?

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** REPORT: New Traditions in 'Nontraditional' Jobs
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For decades, a handful of women were celebrated as pioneers in construction, manufacturing, and more. Yet, these jobs remain “nontraditional” for women and people of color, presenting unique barriers. Raising Women’s Success in Apprenticeship is working to make these industries more open and inclusive.

This report summarizes key factors for getting women into these jobs, and what still stands in the way of making success in these industries the norm.
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** Wisconsin Job Watch: October
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Wisconsin’s economic recovery is on an unsteady path. Jobs fell slightly in October. This is the third consecutive month of stagnation or loss of jobs in the state.
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** In the News
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Black moms, their babies face higher health risk in Wisconsin, but Legislature won’t address it ([link removed])
Post Crescent

October unemployment drops, jobs increase, although numbers are modest ([link removed])
Wisconsin Examiner
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