Women Building Futures

Investing in Women

With a national labor shortage in the skilled trades and an aging workforce, the future depends on new talent. Women represent a powerful, largely untapped solution to this challenge. By removing barriers and increasing awareness, we are creating opportunities for women to secure living-wage careers to meet industry demand and drive innovation.

Graduate Success Stories

Bianca

Bianca was working as an elementary school social worker when she realized she wanted something different. She heard about Summit’s carpentry training and chose to build a future in construction.

Edina

Before entering the construction industry, Edina felt stuck. Motivated by the idea of good wages and stable work, she decided to enroll in Summit Academy’s carpentry training.

Emily

Emily was looking for her next step. Summit Academy helped her find her passion as an electrician.

Jeanette

Jeanette wanted to make a change in her career path. Now she’s working in a profession where she’s learning skills that she uses both professionally and in her personal life.

Jisela

Growing up, Jisela loved to fix and build things. Now, she does it every day.

Kyla

Kyla was looking for a new opportunity after moving to Minneapolis. Now, she’s building a career that she loves.

Treasure

Treasure was looking for financial stability and structure. A career in construction has made it possible for her to start building the future she’s always wanted.

Veronica

Veronica was determined to change her life for the better. With help from Summit, she’s found a fulfilling career that she loves.

Women in Construction

At Summit Academy, we’re eliminating barriers and creating opportunities for women to build their future in the construction industry.

Beth, one of Summit’s skilled construction instructors, brings years of professional experience to the classroom, preparing students with the industry-recognized credentials, technical expertise, and workplace readiness needed to succeed.

Beth doesn’t just prepare students for the job—she sets an inspiring example for female students, giving them the confidence to thrive in the construction industry. By combining hands-on instruction with mentorship, Beth is helping close the gender gap in trades and building a stronger workforce for our community.

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