Women in the Trades

Hayes Window Restoration is made up of a talented team of women and men. Together we restore and repair the old wood windows of the Twin Cities and beyond, and we all have individual strengths that we contribute. Being, as we are, in a trade, we sometimes face the assumption that our team is “a bunch of guys.” “When will your guys show up?” is a question I’ve heard a number of times. While we do have men on board, we have an equal amount of women on the team, including in management and lead roles. Individually and as a team we take pride in our work, and we recognize that our contributions are not the result of our gender but of the effort, attention, and care that we bring to our work. Equality in the workplace is something we are proud to stand for and exemplify.

I felt inspired to say a few words about this after reading this article about youth camp programs around the country that give girls experience in various trades and repair work. If you know of any organizations like this in our area, or organizations that give women these kinds of opportunities in general, please let us know! We are always open to new ways that we can connect with the communities we serve and help people develop skills that they can use to care for their own homes.