We're joined by Leisa Williams-Swedberg from Women in Skilled Trades Michigan (WIST), sharing her journey into construction management and her impactful work empowering women in the trades. Leisa recounts how WIST was founded to provide women with pre-apprenticeship training, overcoming barriers like math skills, job readiness, and access to trade opportunities. Her passion shines through as she celebrates the program's success stories, including graduates who have gone on to become journeymen, proving the transformative power of WIST.

Learn more at www.wistmichigan.org.

In this episode of The Fix podcast, Emily Cox, the brains behind Building Badasses, shares her fascinating journey from architecture to building a revolutionary organization for women in trades. She delves into the driving force behind her vision of fostering a more inclusive and balanced industry, where women make up 51% of every trade. Listen in for a remarkable conversation on bridging the gap in the trades, creating networking opportunities, and crafting a safe and supportive space for aspiring female builders.

Learn more at www.buildingbadasses.com and follow on Instagram.

Lisa Alessandro and Alicia Chet join us from Remington College in Cleveland to discuss their dedicated trade program offerings, such as construction, building maintenance, and welding. They discuss Remington College's commitment to non-traditional students, providing rigorous hands-on training to equip them for entry-level positions in a shorter time frame than four-year programs.

Learn more at remingtoncollegetraining.com.