Home Depot supports women in construction
The Home Depot Foundation is highlighting a few women who have participated in the Path to Pro program as they share why they’ve chosen to embark on this career journey.
Women in Construction week runs March 3-9 this year.
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Founded by the National Association of Women in Construction, this week is dedicated to celebrating and promoting the role of women in the skilled trades industry.
Melany Rodriguez participated in the Path to Pro, K-12 program.
“When I overcome a challenge that 15-year-old Melany would assume she could never overcome, I feel stronger,” she said.
“I feel like I’m Wonder Woman. I see myself in the future as my own CEO, and I see myself talking to younger women and inspiring them,” she said.
“I really love my job in electrical work. I do have a passion for it,” said Rodriguez.
Israel Simmons received the Path to Pro women’s scholarship.
“Like most women, the skilled trades industry was not presented to me as a career choice, and I had to go explore it on my own,” she said.
“My passion for the construction industry is driven by my want for change,” said Simmons.
“There are many opportunities for women in the skilled trades, and I want to dismantle the negative dialogue surrounding those working in the field,” she said.
Katie Cross also received a Path to Pro women’s scholarship.
“I want to be a mentor for young girls who may not consider construction as a career option,” said Cross.
“I want to break down the gender barriers in this industry and empower the next generation of female builders,” she said.
“I want to be the mentor I always needed,” said Cross.
