Building Confidence, Breaking Barriers: How Women Are Reshaping the Construction Industry

The construction industry is evolving, and women are at the forefront of this transformation. At West Virginia Women Work’s Step Up for Women Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Program, we witness inspiring stories every day—stories of resilience, determination, and growth. One of those stories belongs to Deidra Simpson, a recent graduate who is now leading the way as […]

Step Up for Women Construction Pre-apprenticeship Alumni: Trista Searls

What were you doing before enrolling in the Step Up For Women construction program? Before joining Step Up, I was unemployed and Door-Dashing because I lost my job at a local treatment plant, and I was fighting to get back on my feet and have my own place. Last year I left a bad situation […]

Step Up for Women Construction Pre-apprenticeship Alumni: Cassidy Jarrett

What were you doing before enrolling in Step Up Construction For Women? Nothing. I was working at fast food restaurants. My mom works in construction, so I thought about entering the trades because of her example and because I am interested in the work as well. How did you find out about Step Up? What […]

Step Up for Women Construction Pre-apprenticeship Alumni: Samantha Branham

Samantha is shown in the center of the image. What were you doing before joining WV Women Work’s Step Up classes? I was unemployed, but before that, I was working for a utility company fixing water leaks. How did you become interested in construction? Most of my life I’ve worked around coal mines and enjoy […]

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