Wellesley, MA The Associated General Contractors of Mass. (AGC MA) welcomes Marion Jones, MPA in the newly created position of director of workforce development & industry inclusion. In this role Jones will be responsible for promoting vocational and educational pathways for students into the commercial construction industry. She will be responsible for creating bridges between AGC MA members, the education community, and underrepresented populations and promote diversity and inclusion in the industry by utilizing the voices of the community to develop a plan for attracting people of all backgrounds.

Jones’ career history includes 15 years in the field of training, talent, and workforce development. As a training and talent development consultant, she has partnered with clients across the world, including Fortune 500 corporations, small businesses, government agencies and not-for-profit organizations delivering upon initiatives in key organizational performance areas. She holds a master of public administration (MPA) from Baruch, City University of New York (CUNY) and a B.A. in communications.

Building excellence is what AGC MA and their members signify. As the leading commercial construction association in the Commonwealth, AGC MA provides member benefits and business resources for the state’s building industry. The association offers valuable management education, exemplary safety training, and dedicated advocacy for their members and the industry at large, continually improving the quality, integrity and responsibilities to the general public and its surrounding communities.