Items Tagged with 'Women in the Trades'

Casey Welch once thought home services might be a stop on the way to something more glamorous. Nearly 16 years later, she’s using creativity to make the trades stand out, generate opportunities for technicians and encourage more women to enter the field.

Alexy Rollins entered the trades through entrepreneurship and found an opportunity to build something bigger than a business. At Loyalty Plumbing & Air, she’s creating careers, strengthening customer connections, and bringing a different perspective to industry leadership.

Andrea Reagan believes a strong brand should do more than attract customers. By pairing authenticity and creativity with business results, she’s helping build a company culture employees are proud to represent.

The three sessions will provide attendees with guidance on leading through uncertainty, creating workplaces where women can thrive and managing periods of change without sacrificing personal or professional growth.

Nominations are open now through Aug. 10, and nominees must be active members of WHVACR.

Synchrony’s Women in the Trades forum convened leaders across HVAC, home improvement and home services to share talent and leadership strategies.

Knapp's presentation will be part of the workshop, "Minding Your Business: Preparing for Tomorrow's Workforce Today," scheduled for Sunday, June 28, from 8-9 a.m.

Organized by the NAWIC Philadelphia Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, MyWIC is designed to build a sustainable and diverse pipeline for the skilled trades and construction industries.

Achieving WBE certification marks a milestone for HER Heating & Cooling, opening new opportunities for partnerships with corporations and government agencies that prioritize supplier diversity programs. 

Over the years, the industry has been evolving, with more women entering the field and bringing fresh perspectives and skills. To further this positive trend, it is essential to continue attracting and supporting women in plumbing.