| 1 | | - | Amended IN Assembly March 03, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 17Introduced by Assembly Member DixonFebruary 21, 2025Relative to women in carpentry. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 17, as amended, Dixon. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, Bridging Outstanding Opportunities with Tradeswomen Skills (B.O.O.T.S.) is a four-week preapprenticeship program designed by the Council of Carpenters the Southwest Mountain States Carpenters Training Fund to empower and assist women who are interested in becoming a union carpenter; andWHEREAS, The B.O.O.T.S. program assists women in obtaining meaningful training opportunities, and serves as an introduction to carpentry, workplace safety, math, framing, concrete form building, and more; andWHEREAS, The B.O.O.T.S. program identifies, recruits, and prepares women to be successful on the job. B.O.O.T.S. helps lay the groundwork for the cultural changes needed at construction sites by working with established community-based organizations that primarily assist women in the trades; andWHEREAS, The percentage of women in apprenticeships across all programs in California is 2.6 percent, and there are 376 women enrolled in B.O.O.T.S. in California, where 74 percent graduate and are hired by signatory contractors; andWHEREAS, Women bring valuable skills and expertise to the workforce and play a crucial role in supporting the economy through their contributions to the trades, and their involvement in construction projects drives economic growth and supports community development; andWHEREAS, As more women enter the trades, they assist in filling critical skill gaps, which ensures a steady supply of trained professionals; andWHEREAS, Participation by women in the trades drives industry growth by enabling teams to effectively handle larger and more complex projects; andWHEREAS, Programs like B.O.O.T.S. empower women to succeed in the industry, which facilitates generationally transformative change within their families and communities; andWHEREAS, The inclusion of women in the trades promotes diversity, which is essential for innovation and creativity. A diverse workforce brings fresh perspectives and ideas, which enhances problem-solving capabilities and addresses challenges within the industry; andWHEREAS, Women in the trades serve as role models and mentors, inspiring future generations and fostering a more inclusive workforce; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby recognizes the importance of women in carpentry, specifically the success of the Council of Carpenters the Southwest Mountain States Carpenters Training Funds B.O.O.T.S. program; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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| 1 | + | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 17Introduced by Assembly Member DixonFebruary 21, 2025 Relative to women in carpentry. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 17, as introduced, Dixon. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, Bridging Outstanding Opportunities with Tradeswomen Skills (B.O.O.T.S.) is a four-week preapprenticeship program designed by the Council of Carpenters to empower and assist women who are interested in becoming a union carpenter; andWHEREAS, The B.O.O.T.S. program assists women in obtaining meaningful training opportunities, and serves as an introduction to carpentry, workplace safety, math, framing, concrete form building, and more; andWHEREAS, The B.O.O.T.S. program identifies, recruits, and prepares women to be successful on the job. B.O.O.T.S. helps lay the groundwork for the cultural changes needed at construction sites by working with established community-based organizations that primarily assist women in the trades; andWHEREAS, The percentage of women in apprenticeships across all programs in California is 2.6 percent, and there are 376 women enrolled in B.O.O.T.S. in California, where 74 percent graduate and are hired by signatory contractors; andWHEREAS, Women bring valuable skills and expertise to the workforce and play a crucial role in supporting the economy through their contributions to the trades, and their involvement in construction projects drives economic growth and supports community development; andWHEREAS, As more women enter the trades, they assist in filling critical skill gaps, which ensures a steady supply of trained professionals; andWHEREAS, Participation by women in the trades drives industry growth by enabling teams to effectively handle larger and more complex projects; andWHEREAS, Programs like B.O.O.T.S. empower women to succeed in the industry, which facilitates generationally transformative change within their families and communities; andWHEREAS, The inclusion of women in the trades promotes diversity, which is essential for innovation and creativity. A diverse workforce brings fresh perspectives and ideas, which enhances problem-solving capabilities and addresses challenges within the industry; andWHEREAS, Women in the trades serve as role models and mentors, inspiring future generations and fostering a more inclusive workforce; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly hereby recognizes the importance of women in carpentry, specifically the success of the Council of Carpenters B.O.O.T.S. program; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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