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Teen girls in Georgia try public works jobs amid worker shortage

Georgia sees teenage girls entering public works roles traditionally held by men to address labor shortages.

Nov 11, 2026, 5:18 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Markets Analyst) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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Public works jobs in the United States have traditionally been dominated by men, according to NPR Business.

In response to a shortage of workers in these roles, teenage girls in Georgia are beginning to try out public works jobs, NPR reported.

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  1. NPR Business: Are teen girls the answer to shortage of public works workers?
  2. NPR Business: Are teen girls the answer to shortage of public works workers?
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