Rising from homelessness and living paycheck to paycheck, Janay White transformed her life through sheer determination and hard work.

“It has been really instrumental for me to find my people, seek out mentors, work with reputable companies and be my own champion above all.”

Remember: the funny thing about rejection is that it paves the way for resilience, reevaluation, and appreciation.

New research from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research shows that tradeswomen are less likely to be promoted, retained on core crews, and receive the same technical training as their male counterparts.

A new study shows that women are no longer shying away from negotiations; in fact, they are negotiating their salaries more frequently than men.

There is a beautiful tapestry we can collectively weave by continuing to break down the barriers and eliminate the stigma around mental health.

The best thing to do to change stereotypes, policies, and perceptions of women in a male-dominated field is not to become one of the guys, but to work alongside the guys to educate, inform and guide.

As a utility pole inspector, Krista Rockenbach loves that she’s always somewhere new.

Union membership pays significant dividends to women, including higher wages and a narrower wage gap.

To build a strong skilled trades workforce, girls must be introduced. Early.

Generally, women tend to shrink themselves so that others can feel tall. Stop it.

82% of workers want increased public investment in skills training to help people find new jobs in response to the pandemic.

Employers in the construction industry must be vigilant in their efforts to protect women from sexual abuse and discrimination in the workplace.

Neither female-typical nor male-typical communication should be adopted wholesale, but rather individuals should develop a flexible repertoire of communication skills that allow them to adapt to different contexts.

Such extraordinary growth is a blessing for the construction industry, but meeting such demand comes with many challenges as companies push to deploy with speed and at scale while maintaining profit margins.

If we won’t give men a pass for behavior, why should we give women?

To overcome workplace challenges, this craftswoman is learning to embrace her achievements, celebrate progress, and continue to challenge herself.

MyWIC is developing America’s next generation of female leaders by teaching them about the construction and skilled trades industry.