Episode 156 – Women in the Trades

Women only make up 4% of the trades workforce nationally, but Iowa is trying to grow that number. Samantha Groark, Executive Director of Central Iowa Building Trades, joins the show to talk about the upcoming Women in Trades Conference on March 4. Find out what makes events like this one so valuable and hear her pitch to women who are considering a career in this high-demand industry.   

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Featured Guest: Samantha Groark, Executive Director of Central Iowa Building Trades

Hosts: Ben Oldach and Kathy Leggett

Produced by: Iowa Workforce Development Communications Bureau

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Iowa Workforce Development

1000 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319

Hosted by Ben Oldach and Kathy Leggett. Produced by the Iowa Workforce Development Communications Bureau.