A trade job for a woman can be a career, a summer job, a part-time job, a way to make sure your family has insurance, a second job, a college fund - financial stability, job experience, and self- esteem are worthy recommendations.
Karin and Jennifer - mother and daughter talk about their careers in the mill, and their relationships with each other, other women in the mill, and their machines.
Tanya discusses her career working in a mill and her hopes for her children's future.
Kanicee talks about her experience as a legacy employee in mill work and what it has taught her about herself and life.
Laura discusses how she came to work in a mill, and what she enjoys about her job.
Tonya discusses her journey as a forestry tech, and connections to the community.
“Don't depend on someone else to provide for you and don’t let social norms hold you back. Follow your passion, get a good education, and go for it.”
Halle works in the mill as a forklift driver and earns money for college - a degree in Health Care Administration.
Lacey is not afraid of hard work; she grew up working and she is proud of her success. In addition to her truck, she owns her own home and car and can pay her bills every month. “I get to choose,” she says. “I'm not trapped.”
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