Women in Construction by Project BEST

03/17/2026

Our upcoming 6-week bootcamp in Dunbar, WV is designed to help individuals quickly gain the skills and certifications needed to enter the workforce.

Program includes:
• OSHA 10
• First Aid/CPR
• Forklift Certification
• Hands-on trade exposure
• Essential job skills training

April 13 – May 22
No cost to participate.

If you’re ready to get to work, we’re ready to train.

Apply here: https://westvirginiawomenwork.org/step-up-for-women-in-construction-pre-apprenticeship-application/

03/06/2026

Huge thank you to May Engineering Company for sharing our message at their recent visit to ULHS!

is a great time to highlight how women have impacted our industry's history, and how we continue to shape its future every day.

Like many industries across the country, construction is facing a shortage of skilled workers. We encourage women to step into roles that have traditionally been male-dominated, not only because the workforce needs them, but because women are capable, intelligent, and resilient professionals who bring valuable perspectives, attention to detail, and strong leadership to the jobsite and beyond. For us, every week is Women in Construction week!

Yesterday, Carrie Young and I discussed engineering at Union Local High School. I first discussed many of the long, strange twists my career has taken over the past 29 years, with the goal of sharing some fun and interesting life stories. We also discussed some obscure engineering facts that are, le...

03/03/2026

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03/02/2026

Countdown to launch......

02/28/2026

We will fully launch our page next week for Women In Construction week! Stay tuned for our launch video, and please share it for us when it comes out!