About Us
Work IN Roads is a collaborative initiative between government agencies, associations and businesses aimed to support those who contribute to our state’s infrastructure and to inform Hoosiers about the broad career paths available in the road construction industry. We support the pipeline by increasing awareness and connecting students to employers, ultimately providing better roads, better careers and a better living.
Why Work IN Roads is Needed
There is a huge labor shortage in construction, and that means high paying jobs are available! We educate the public, help companies find workers, connect students to career paths, and provide parents and educators with the tools necessary to help inspire the next generation of workers in the field of construction.
So what is Work In Roads exactly? It’s a collaborative initiative between government agencies, associations, and businesses aimed at supporting those who contribute to Indiana’s infrastructure and informing Hoosiers about the many career paths available in the road construction industry.
$810 million
The Indiana Department of Transportation plans $810 million of work on our state’s highways this year.
78% of firms need workers
In AGC’s 2019 Hiring and Business Outlook Survey, 78% of firms in the U.S. reported difficulty filling salaried and hourly craft worker positions.
$58,404 average salary
The average pay for construction industry employees in Indiana was $58,404 in 2018, 22% more than the state average for all private-sector employees.
Why Women IN Roads is Needed
The construction labor shortage simply cannot be filled without more women joining the construction workforce. The nationwide Million Women in Construction initiative aims to double the amount of women in construction over the next decade, and we launched Women IN Roads to support that initiative right here in the Hoosier state.
Female students enrolled in the Civil Construction Pathway will have the opportunity to work with the Women IN Roads Advisory Team to be connected to career paths and companies that invest in supportive services such as childcare, as well as ensure a safe and respectful workplace for all employees.
At Work IN Roads, we are committed to fostering a brighter future for our communities. Click here to learn more about the Work IN Roads Foundation and how you can support the next generation of skilled trades.
Our Partners
The following organizations are all joining forces to take part in and support this initiative:
