New Report Demonstrates the Success of the Nationals Stadium Construction for District Residents
Construction of the new Washington Nationals baseball stadium has provided more opportunity for jobs and advancement for District residents than any public project in the city’s recent history.
A model for future construction projects, the stadium is on time, under budget and employing hundreds of D.C. residents in family-supporting construction jobs. Not only has the stadium project supplied quality jobs, it has provided valuable training and career opportunities for District residents. By learning new skills and gaining experience matched to employer needs, District residents will be able find additional opportunities for advancement after their work on the stadium is complete.
Read the Report -The Washington Nationals Stadium Project: A Model for the Future
By the Numbers
- 87% of all new apprentices working on the stadium have been District residents.
- 72% of all apprenticeship hours have been performed by District residents.
- Not a single District journeyman is unemployed, due in part to the stadium project.
"It has made a difference, because I have the union to fall back on. Before I didn’t have anything to fall back on in terms of getting work and benefits." Pamela Easter, 24, mother of one.
"The training I got through my union was great and as soon as I finished training I got a job." Daniel Royal, 26, father of three children.
"My future is better because of the stadium work . I have gained more skills and experience to compete for jobs in the future." Niesha Harris, 29 years old, mother of one.