WORKFORCE
The Construction Equity Scoreboard has five equity goals that relate to the workforce hired by contractors and subcontractors to do the work. These goals are focused on race/ethnicity, gender, job level, and the geographic area the worker resides in.
What does this figure say? This figure shows hours worked by all Apprentices (left column) and Journey Workers (right column). Female workers have worked 12% of all hours worked by Apprentices to date and 7% of all hours worked by Journey Workers to date.
Why is it important? An apprentice is an entry-level employee who takes part in a specialized training program to acquire trade skills. Journey Workers have higher-levels of training and experience and often help train apprentices. By fostering a broader base in the apprentice workforce, a more diverse foundation for the workforce of the future can be established. The I-205 Improvement Project has a goal for 14% of all workers in each category (Apprentices and Journeyworkers). This goal is not currently being met.
What are some of the limitations of what this figure can tell us? The figure above shows the hours worked to date. Early on the project these numbers will be highly influenced by small changes and will fluctuate significantly.
What does this figure say? This figure shows hours worked by all Apprentices (left column) and Journey Workers (right column). Workers who are People of Color have worked 35% of all hours worked by Apprentices to date and 29% of all hours worked by Journey Workers to date.
Why is it important? An apprentice is an entry-level employee who takes part in a specialized training program to acquire trade skills. Journey Workers have higher-levels of training and experience and often help train apprentices. By fostering a broader base in the apprentice workforce, a more diverse foundation for the workforce of the future can be established. The I-205 Improvement Project has a goal for 20% of all workers in each category (Apprentices and Journey Workers) and is currently exceeding this goal.
What are some of the limitations of what this figure can tell us? The figure above shows the hours worked to date. Early on the project these numbers will be highly influenced by small changes and will fluctuate significantly.
What does this figure say?
This figure shows the portion of hours worked by workers in training (Apprentices) compared to those who have completed their training (Journey Workers). As of [date] the following trades have met their respective requirements: _________. ______ are not currently meeting their apprentice goals.
Why is it important?
In order to foster development of the workforce of the future, the I-205 Improvement Project has established a goal of 20% of all hours worked in each trade to be worked by Apprentices.
What are some of the limitations of what this figure can tell us?
The figure above shows the hours worked to date. Early on the project these numbers will be highly influenced by small changes and will fluctuate significantly.
