Women
Breaking
Ground

Building the Next Generation
in Construction

If you’re looking for an exciting career with exponential growth potential and solid, long-term benefits, consider the Building Trades.

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Be inspired

Learn how a career in construction has positively shaped these women’s lives.

Meet Patricia

As the first female miner on Metro’s Purple Line Extension Project, Patricia understands the value of hard work and the importance of proper training.

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Meet Anna

Anna traded in her merchandising expertise for the opportunity to work as a general laborer on a rail-to-rail project – and never looked back.

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Meet Jenna

A onetime security guard, Jenna is now a member of the Southwest Carpenter’s Union, where she trains and supports other women in the trade.

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Construct a
better future

The reasons for choosing a career in construction are as varied as the women themselves. In this short video, you’ll hear why the women featured chose this career path – and what it means to them now.