Resources
Below are some amazing resources supporting women in construction, or businesses owned by women in construction.
8 Step for being a Great Working Mom was written and published by Gretchen Gagel. She is a devoted mother of 2 children and a business owner too. Her personal stories and advice will have you reading till the very last page. Gretchen Gagel is no stranger to the construction industry!
This leadership boot camp is a three-and-a-half-day immersive experience to engage with other women to effect transformative change in the construction industry. The program is designed to provide benefit and value to all women who attend, regardless of their experience or position.
Well Works delivers coaching and training that’s field-tested, relationship-driven, and grounded in the lived experiences of construction leaders across the country. Amy Powell is the Founder/CEO is no stranger to jobsites and draws on her background Project Management.
Why isn’t this fun anymore?
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This is the question at the heart of Making Construction Fun Again: Structural Support for Those Building Our World.
With years of experience as a construction project manager and now as a consultant supporting everyone from boots-on-the-ground field crews to industry executives, Amy Powell brings firsthand insight into the real challenges shaping our daily work. Drawing from her personal journey and the voices of respected peers nationwide, she explores this question through tough stories, historical context, a field-tested framework, and a refreshing dose of humor.
Young Women and Girls
Interested in Construction
Construction is an industry with diverse career paths, strong earning potential, and a growing demand for skilled professionals - AND, it's a place where women belong and can thrive. Women are an important part of construction teams where we can leverage our creativity, problem-solving, and leadership skills every day.
While the women working in the industry is growing (yay!), construction isn't always a career path women are encouraged to pursue. Here are some wonderful resources that are working to change this perception.
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STEMblazers empowers girls to see themselves in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers by providing meaningful experiences, mentorship, and exposure to real-world opportunities.
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ACE Mentor Program serves high school students who want to explore careers in architecture, construction, and engineering. Throughout the year, the ACE program, which meets two hours per week for 17 weeks introduces participants to building industry professions by having them plan and design mock projects on real sites and work with professionals in the design and build industries.
Find a chapter nationwide near you.
A ive-day four-night on-campus program is for up to 26 high school students age 15-18 who are interested in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) through Colorado State University's Department of Construction Management.
The Build Your Future (BYF) website is a national initiative powered by the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER), dedicated to inspiring and connecting the next generation of construction craft professionals. Explore construction careers including salaries and demand in your area or take a quiz to see jobs that may align with your interests. Free downloadable resources are available.
TCG combines education/training, mentoring, shadowing days, and events to open up the transportation & construction industry to young women. Based in Colorado.
This unique webinar is designed to reach parents and students to introduce the audience to the alternative education pathways to college in a 1:1 setting. Hear from skilled trades enthusiast and industry leader, Kayleen McCabe and join virtual breakout rooms so parents and students can engage directly with local industry professionals regarding the careers and opportunities each organization has to offer.