JOIST is a new organization launched by Nashville-based tradeswoman Nolee Anderson and Wolverine, which is known for its durable work boots. JOIST is supported by Wolverine's Project Bootstrap, which shines a spotlight on opportunities in skilled trades careers and Team Wolverine members like Anderson.
As just 9% of high school students consider a career in the trades, JOIST aims to help young women discover and get equipped with basic trade skills to consider trades work as a career path going forward. With a day-long workshop, Wolverine will be working with Nashville tradeswomen to mentor and teach girls between the ages of 13 and 18 about different career paths. At the launch event, girls will learn valuable safety skills and how to handle power tools to assemble picnic tables for a local non-profit group.
Empowering Skilled Trades Events
'JOIST' Helps Young Women Discover Careers in the Trades
Trend Themes
1. Skilled Trades Career Awareness - Opportunities to raise awareness among young people about careers in skilled trades and encourage them to consider these paths.
2. Empowering Women in Trades - Initiatives focused on supporting and encouraging women to pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated trades industries.
3. Youth Skills Development - Programs and workshops aimed at equipping young people with basic trade skills to help them explore trades as a possible career choice.
Industry Implications
1. Education and Training - Innovative educational programs and workshops to create awareness about skilled trades careers and provide necessary skills training.
2. Construction - Opportunities to empower and support women in the construction industry, addressing the gender gap and fostering diversity and inclusion.
3. Non-profit Organizations - Collaborations between non-profit organizations and trades businesses to provide skill-building workshops and projects for young people.