Rochester, MN, USA
“Advancing the work in our proposal will allow us to address the marked disparities that exist for BIPOC women in Rochester. It will also help meet the needs of the construction and built environment industries that are vital to our growing community and in advancing the new federal infrastructure investment.” Mayor Kim Norton
Connecting women of color with high-paying careers
Winner of the 2021 Global Mayors Challenge for their project – Equity in the Built Environment – which aims to bring more women of color into high paying construction jobs by coordinating with contractors and facilitating trainings.
Photo: Anuja KC
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director Chao Mwatela is working with construction leaders to build pathways for BIPOC women in the high-paying construction industry.