TED Talks Daily What if women built the world they want to see? | Emily Pilloton-Lam
Mar 8, 2023
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.
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Gender Disparity in Construction
- Only 4% of construction workers are female, revealing a significant gender disparity.
- This disparity presents an opportunity for women and the industry.
Transformative Construction Experience
- Emily Pilloton-Lam's first construction experience at 16 was transformative, giving her a sense of power.
- Building a town park solidified her desire to contribute to the world through construction.
Construction Skills and Pay
- Construction is about problem-solving, visual reasoning, communication, and teamwork, not brute strength.
- The gender pay gap is nearly nonexistent in construction, unlike other fields.