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What if the construction career you've been imagining is not only possible-but waiting for you? You Can Be Here distills Dr. Irish Horsey's two decades in construction, academia, and workforce development into a clear, empowering guide for women ready to enter or rise in the industry. Inside are practical tools-career mapping, training pathways, degree and certificate options, professional organizations, and salary insights-to help readers plan their next move. Dr. Horsey wrote this book because too many women don't realize how much space there is for them in construction. Her mission is simple: to help build a construction workforce that looks like the world we live in and to become the mentor she once needed-showing readers they can belong in construction, and they can lead it. www.IrishHorsey.com

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""You Can Be Here is more than a book-it's a movement. Dr. Horsey delivers the clarity, confidence, and roadmap women need to step boldly into construction careers. Her wisdom and lived experience make this an essential guide for the next generation of builders."" - Ann McNeill, Chair & Founder, National Association of Black Women in Construction ""Dr. Horsey has created the kind of guide I wish more women had at the start of their construction careers. Her blend of real-world insight, honest encouragement, and step-by-step tools offers both inspiration and a roadmap. Every woman exploring or advancing in this industry can find herself in these pages-and see a path forward."" - Kelly Aust, Past National President, National Association of Women in Construction ""You Can Be Here: A Woman's Guide to Construction Careers is timely and essential reading for anyone committed to the future of our industry. Dr. Irish Horsey brings unmatched credibility as a construction professional, educator, and workforce advocate, pairing deep industry knowledge with a clear, practical roadmap for building inclusive talent pipelines. Her focus on career pathways, education, and leadership development aligns directly with the construction industry's need to attract, retain, and empower a more diverse workforce. This book is not only inspiring-it is a call to action for individuals and organizations shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment."" - Kelly Daige, National Director of Inclusion & Partnerships, Skanska USA Building

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