CHARLOTTE — A new report highlights major racial disparities in two key industries in the Charlotte region.
Minorities hold a disproportionate number of lower-paying jobs in health care and manufacturing, according to the study from the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance.
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For example, home health aides make some of the lowest salaries in the health care industry. According to the report, 46% of aides are Black.
Minorities also make up 66% of employees in low-wage manufacturing jobs.
As to how the issue should be addressed, the CRBA has a few recommendations. The alliance recommends putting more minorities in training programs with career pathway, as well as adding better support systems, like access to transportation and scholarships.
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