I hesitated at first and listened to other people around me and their opinions. If you think this is something you want to do, follow your heart and go for it! Working in trades is such a rewarding career in so many ways!
Category: The Women In Steel Toes
Shantel- Electrical Contractor, Business Owner
Meet Shantel, Shantel is the owner of AAAS Electrical Contracting with over 20 years of electrical experience! On top of being an electrician and business owner, she… Read more “Shantel- Electrical Contractor, Business Owner”
Shannon – Owner @ Vertex Tile
Always be willing to learn, no matter what level you are and be open to that knowledge (despite its source; some of the coolest things I’ve learned… Read more “Shannon – Owner @ Vertex Tile”
Amy – Project Manager, Civil Construction
Never be afraid to learn from others. Find a mentor – someone who can guide you, someone you respect and that shares similar values to your own.
Kristi – Operations Manager, Highway Maintenance
Be the best worker on the crew, not the best female worker. Period. Kristi Vankessel What made you interested into getting into your field? Growing up on… Read more “Kristi – Operations Manager, Highway Maintenance”
Kim – Landfill Operator/Municipal Dozer Operator
What made you interested into getting into your field? I have always wanted to run heavy equipment and show other women it is possible for us to… Read more “Kim – Landfill Operator/Municipal Dozer Operator”
Francisca Pamela – Ironworker
I am a strong woman that knows my worth and know that I belong here because I said so! Pamela What is your occupation? Ironworker What made… Read more “Francisca Pamela – Ironworker”
Tara – General Contractor
Stand your ground, work hard and don’t let anyone disrespect you or tear you down. Tara Mason What is your occupation? General Contractor and owner of my… Read more “Tara – General Contractor”
Shannon – Carpenter
What made you interested into getting into your field? My mom is a truck driver so I always knew I could do anything I wanted. I took… Read more “Shannon – Carpenter”
Lynsey – Civil Engineer
Meet Lynsey! Lynsey in a Civil Engineer in the UK who is rocking it on site and in the office. What made you interested into getting into… Read more “Lynsey – Civil Engineer”
