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Hurricane Aftermath: Women Fight for Jobs Amid Cuts

8/28/2025

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Hurricane Katrina in 2005 worsened gender inequalities, particularly affecting low-wage women and single mothers.
Carol Burnett's job training program for women in construction has graduated 117 classes, achieving a 70% employment rate.
Recent funding cuts jeopardize the program and essential support services like childcare for single mothers.
Women are actively involved in community recovery, but political changes may impede progress.
The program addresses occupational segregation by equipping women with skills for higher-paying trade jobs.

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Story summary

Hurricane Katrina in 2005 worsened gender inequalities, particularly affecting low-wage women and single mothers.
Carol Burnett's job training program for women in construction has graduated 117 classes, achieving a 70% employment rate.
Recent funding cuts jeopardize the program and essential support services like childcare for single mothers.
Women are actively involved in community recovery, but political changes may impede progress.
The program addresses occupational segregation by equipping women with skills for higher-paying trade jobs.