These Women in Construction Are Cracking the Cement Ceiling

Eleven professionals discuss their experience working in the traditionally male-dominated field.

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Women In Welding | Women Who Weld is Breaking Down Barriers

Samantha Farr of Women Who Weld hopes to increase female numbers in the welding industry.

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Economic Prosperity | Preparing Women for Life-Changing Careers

100 percent completion, 100 percent employment. And the impact goes far beyond the individuals trained.

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The Badass 50: Meet the Women Who Are Changing the World

They're tough, outspoken, compassionate and unstoppable. InStyle's second Badass 50 Women list.

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Perfect Welding | Skills Shortage, Meet the Force of Women Who Weld

The ‘skills gap’ has been widening for years. Thankfully, there are people working to change things.

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American Welder | Women Who Weld: Lighting the Way Out of Poverty

This Detroit-based nonprofit organization is teaching in-need women how to weld and find employment.

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Empower Women, Boost Industry | Gaining Access to a Male-Dominated Industry

Women Who Weld organization teaches skills that give participants access to a male-dominated profession

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Michigan Alumnus | Samantha Farr: Woman Who Welds

A glimpse into a North Campus fabrication lab piqued one alumna’s curiosity and changed her career path.

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Women Who Weld and Attracting Women to Skilled Trades

Past efforts to attract women to welding have had underwhelming results. New programs aim to change that.