I was a reluctant participant being pulled forward (stilettos dragging) into a very male-dominated world that would later shape me as a woman in my (swallow) 40s.
Editor’s Note: Originally published by Nicole Wilkinson on her LinkedIn page. Minimally edited for the MOXY platform.
Nicole Wilkinson is offering her time free of charge to mentor other women.
Highly succesful business owner and breaker of glass ceilings Akilah Darden has written a book for young trailblazers who are motivated by the words "no" and "you can't."
Highly succesful business owner and breaker of glass ceilings Akilah Darden has written a book for young trailblazers who are motivated by the words "no" and "you can't."
Leaders can create a safe space for sharing unique perspectives about being a woman in a male-dominated field.
The Women Building Infrastructure Initiative will accelerate state and local efforts to increase women’s inclusion and equity in construction-trades jobs and apprenticeships.
Neurodivergence is rarely discussed in the construction industry. Kabri Lehrman-Schmid is changing that.
Women report considering leaving their job due to burnout (38%), insufficient pay (27%), and lack of career growth opportunities (13%).
On average women apply to 16% fewer jobs and primarily to jobs where they satisfy nearly 100% of the criteria.
Meirav Oren, CEO and co-founder of Versatile, is a self-described nonconformist and overachiever, always endeavoring to challenge the status quo to improve the lives of others.
Tiffany Noel Orff’s company, Women Welding Syndicate, won the 2022 WEMCO Excellence in Welding Awards (Media Category) from the American Welding Society.
Michelle Beckhorn, second year apprentice with Local 1556, is the first woman to pass both underwater diving certifications.
The biggest challenge women face in the workplace is the lack of confidence to advocate for themselves.
Energy costs are the second-largest expense for US schools after personnel.
Clean energy upgrades for public infrastructure will reduce budget burdens for state and local governments by providing a long-term, low-cost solution to high utility costs.
In addition to having a passion for infrastructure, Rhea Douglas wants to advocate for other international students, especially females studying civil engineering in the US.
Forty-two percent of women in the U.S. report feeling discriminated at work based on their gender.
With five years in the industry and a diploma in Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning under her belt, Laura Grant says the rewards of working in the skilled trades are priceless.
ANEW (A Non-Traditional Employment for Women) is a 12-week program that teaches basic trade skills such as tool use, material handling, math, fitness, and presentation skills.