Amid Trump’s battle against DEI, nonprofits filling critical labor gaps are caught in the crossfire

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Amid Trump’s battle against DEI, nonprofits filling critical labor gaps are caught in the crossfire

Carol Otarola practices caulking during an Ironworkers Local 63 pre-apprenticeship class Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Broadview, Ill.CHICAGO (AP) — Recruiting women into construction has for years been a painstaking but broadly popular effort, with growing bipartisan and industry support amid persistent labor shortages. But President Donald Trump's aim to stamp out diversity and inclusion programs threaten to cripple community-based organizations that have been critical to that goal.The Trump administration has moved swiftly to cut off federal funding to dozens of community groups that implement programs on the ground, including apprenticeship readiness programs designed for women, anti-harassment training, and child ..