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.
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.
By the Data: Decoding America’s Labor Market Shortage
Join us for a data-driven exploration of America’s workforce challenges. Through research, industry intelligence, and demographic analysis, uncover how shifting populations, retirement patterns, and worker expectations are revolutionizing our labor market. Examine impacts across critical sectors, track workforce trends, and understand the evolution of compensation and workplace culture—with special focus on new participation in the built environment workforce. These sessions equip leaders with strategic insights to navigate the most profound labor market transformation of our time.
