Rochester, MN is providing new construction career pathways for BIPOC women

Rochester, MN construction career pathways for BIPOC women

Planning

The City of Rochester is providing new construction career pathways in response to the job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pathways focus on education, training, hiring, and work culture interventions for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) women. The initiative is designed to support economic mobility for BIPOC women through careers in all phases of the construction industry. For this proposal, Rochester was named a finalist in the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge.

Workforce Management Economic Development Training & Development Diversity & Inclusion

Rochester, MN

Municipality in Minnesota

United States

Links

2021 Global Mayors Challenge | Bloomberg Cities

After uncovering the 50 most innovative urban solutions in the wake of COVID-19, the Challenge will award 15 grand prize winners $1 million each—to help cities implement their breakthrough ideas and, ultimately, to spread those ideas to other cities on a global scale.

Newsworthy

Rochester a finalist in 2021 Global Mayors Challenge | Post Bulletin

Bloomberg Philanthropies program recognizes city's efforts to provide new construction career paths for Black women.

Awards

Bloomberg Philanthropies' Mayors Challenge Award - Champion City

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