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SHE BUILDS GRANT PROGRAM: BUILDING A STRONG FUTURE.

From pouring foundations to fastening roof trusses and every skilled job in between, women and girls are exploring the trades. Our She Builds Grant program supports them from the ground up.

SHOP TRADESWOMEN TESTED

$1M IN SUPPORT FOR FUTURE TRADESWOMEN

Through our She Builds Grants, KEEN Utility is supporting nonprofits providing access to quality skills-based education, networking, and empowerment for girls and women looking to join the trades. We’ve committed $1+ million in resources over 5 years to help provide a solid foundation for a new generation of women workers in North America.

WOMEN IN SOLAR PROGRAM

Our newest grant recipient, Women in Solar Program, is an important component of GRID Alternative’s mission to hasten the transition to renewable energy. This program provides women with installation experience, technical training, development of leadership skills, and access to solar industry jobs throughout the country.

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BLACK WOMEN BUILD

Black Women Build is a homeownership and wealth-building initiative that trains Black women in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing skillsets. Participants restore vacant and deteriorated houses in West Baltimore, not only reinvigorating the community but also providing the opportunity to own the homes they work on.

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GIRLS GARAGE

Girls Garage is a design and construction school for girls and gender-expansive youth ages 9-18, providing free and low-cost programs in carpentry, welding, architecture, engineering, and activist art.

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OREGON TRADESWOMEN

Oregon Tradeswomen helps transform lives by building community and economic independence through empowerment, training, career education, advocacy, and leadership development in the skilled trades.

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VERMONT WORKS FOR WOMEN

Vermont Works for Women promotes economic justice by advancing gender equity and supporting women and youth at every stage of their career journeys. Through hands-on career education and exploration programs, participants overcome barriers, build confidence, and pursue their employment goals.

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BCIT TRADES DISCOVERY FOR WOMEN

The BCIT Trades Discovery program, based in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, helps women explore and gain skills in approximately 15 different trades disciplines. Over the course of 16 weeks, participants prepare to successfully enter and complete trades/technical training or seek apprenticeship.

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SHE BUILDS GRANT PROGRAM: BUILDING A STRONG FUTURE.

WOMEN IN SOLAR PROGRAM

BLACK WOMEN BUILD

GIRLS GARAGE

OREGON TRADESWOMEN

VERMONT WORKS FOR WOMEN

BCIT TRADES DISCOVERY FOR WOMEN