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Local Organization Helping Women Succeed In Construction Industry
Herrera founded the nonprofit when her office job wasn't paying the bills amid the coronavirus pandemic.
March 26, 2024
It's no secret that a career in construction is predominantly pursued by men, with only 10% of the industry's workforce currently consisting of women. One local organization wants to change that, helping women break glass — and concrete — ceilings to succeed.
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Janel Herrera, a civil worker with Local 1309, is just one of the many women who have taken advantage of the services offered by Women in Non-Traditional Employment Roles, or WINTER.
She founded the nonprofit when her office job wasn't paying the bills amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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