What if women built the world they want to see? | Emily Pilloton-Lam
Mar 8, 2023
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Emily Pilloton-Lam, a passionate youth educator and builder, advocates for women in the construction industry where only four percent of workers are female. She emphasizes the transformative power of empowering young women and gender-expansive youth with tools and skills necessary for the trades. The conversation covers the urgent need for inclusivity in construction, the vibrant community of tradeswomen, and the importance of mentorship for the next generation. Pilloton-Lam even dazzles with a live woodworking demo, showing the power of hands-on experience.
Only four percent of construction workers are female -- that's totally unacceptable, but it's also a huge opportunity both for women and for the trades, says youth educator and builder Emily Pilloton-Lam. She makes the case for putting power (and power tools) into the hands of young women and gender-expansive youth, dreaming of inclusive construction sites and daring to ask: What if women built the world they want to see? (Plus, Pilloton-Lam dazzles with a live demo of her own woodworking skills ... while giving the talk.)