HOW WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING CAN CHANGE THE WORLD

Where It All Began

Brittany Evans Founder and President

Clear Intentions

• 2013, Clear Intentions formed• 2014, Moved to Denver,

Colorado

• 27 years old, Millennial• 2009, Started as a passionate

environmentalist in college• Founder of EnviroHub

• 501 (c)(3) non-profit

Clear Intentions is a minority owned and operated business that diverts glass from landfills and processes it into a high-quality crushed glass, called cullet.

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Problem: Women In Manufacturing

18-34

35-44

45 and older

0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

16%

21%

64%

Age of Women In Man-ufacturing

53%34%

13%

Workforce

MenWomenManuf.

• 68% of young women are not likely to consider manufacturing as a career path

“The lowest amount of women in manufacturing since 1971”

• Only 7% of young women selected manufacturing among the top 5 career fields they feel offers the most opportunity for young women.

• 59% of young women say they “don’t know” what manufacturing company they would consider a leader in attracting and advancing women

Manufacturing: The Backbone of Economy

12,000,

000

600,000 Jobs

FilledNot Filled

“The manufacturing sector ranks as the world’s eighth-largest economy”

• Faces an estimated 2 million worker shortfall over the next decade

• Qualified workers can’t be found to fill open positions

Women are critical to filling this gap

• Is the largest sector of the economy, excluding real estate

• 60% of Bachelors and Master Degrees are now earned by women

Manufacturing: The Backbone of Economy

• The ability to adapt, innovate and improve is evidenced in every facet of manufacturing

“The manufacturing sector ranks as the world’s eighth-largest economy”

• Accounts for more than 1/5 of total U. S. employment with 29.1 Million jobs

• Generated more than 1/3 of total U.S. gross domestic product in 2013

• Is a significant source of demand for goods and services in other sectors of the economy

• Is poised to play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on imported energy

Gender Diversity In Manufacturing

• Contributed to competitiveness and innovation

With natural disasters increasing nearly ten-fold during the past four decades, balanced engagement of men and women is essential

Research found that Fortune 500 companies with high percentages of women officers:

• 35% higher return on equity

• 34% higher total return than companies with fewer women executives

Environmental ImpactsWomen exhibit more environmentally responsible behavior than men.

When women are involved in the development of the economy, societies develop a stronger sense of responsibility which is needed to maintain a positive balance between humans and the earth’s resources

• Flexible work practices need to be offered to meet family commitments without impairing careers

• Reach women through the channels they use every day to highlight Clear Intentions as a young female owned company in manufacturing.

Recruiting & Retaining Women In Manufacturing

Studies have found of women in manufacturing that:• 50% feel that having very few to no women

currently in executive or management positions is a primary obstacle to retention and advancement

• 74% believe there is an industry bias towards men for leadership positions

• 47% feel that there is a lack of mentorship for women

• 29% say that a stronger positive exposure to the industry at an early age encourages young women to pursue careers in manufacturing

Clear Intentions’ goals and strategies:

• Give equal opportunity to women in the industry

• Hold the same standard for both men and women

• Change the perception of manufacturing in young girls minds by participating in school programs to teach them what manufacturing really is

THANK YOU VERY MUCHFOR YOUR TIME

Office: (303) 993-8221  Fax: (303) 997-6024Address: 5601 Downing St, Denver, CO 80216

www.clearintentions.glass

Bevans@clearintentions.glass