And other than the hands-on instruction on how to use welding tools, the classes didn't offer a way to take what she had learned to the next level.While she was still in school working toward obtaining her certificate, she quickly got job offers and sponsorship opportunities.
"But I also wanted to find a way to get more Latinas together,” Poland — who was born in Guatemala, adopted by American parents and raised in a predominately white community in Michigan — said., a nonprofit organization in Indianapolis that aims to empower Latinas and all women personally, creatively and economically through welding.
Networking and field trips to metal supply shops and fabrication shops including larger-scale fabrication shops, and custom art fabrication shops, are also an important part of the program. The Latinas Welding Guild students' ages range from early 20s to 60s. Many of the students are moms who are trying to find better career opportunities, seeking to run their own business or enter the workforce.Institute for Women's Policy Research
"Just locally is predominately male and white," Crum said."We will gladly accept more women. It's tough labor but women should still be encouraged to look into it."
Lmao 🤣 She’s the only woman in the class because most women don’t want to be in that profession. They really don’t want to be in that profession.
No white women at all in the trade ?
Thank Elon
This is awesome. This was my cousin Tania too. Only tribal member AND only girl in the entire class.