If we have a workforce shortage and we are trying to recruit and we are trying to retain, then we have got to focus in terms of what is going to be that biggest population, which is going to be women, and address this. Otherwise, there won't be workers for businesses to keep their doors open.
Woolsey emphasizes the need to focus on women to address workforce shortages.
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