Publisher's Synopsis
WOMEN ARE A VITAL FORCE IN THE STEM INDUSTRY OF MANUFACTURING, AND THEY ARE CHANGING THE WORLDHave you heard about the revolutionary women who have been creating rocking STEM careers in the manufacturing industry? They have opened the doors and they're here to tell you that things have changed.-Do you like creating and making things?-Does the WWII icon, Rosie the Riveter, and her "We Can Do It!" message inspire you?-Do you want to work with smart people who are on the leading edge of innovation?-Do you want a well-paying job that leads to a lifelong career path?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then a career in manufacturing and other STEM-related jobs may be right for you. These high-paying, innovative jobs of today and the future are available for the taking and are an excellent pathway to women's economic empowerment. Women are under-represented in STEM and manufacturing jobs because of the outdated misconceptions and stereotypes about what it's like to work in the industry. Women Who Make busts those myths and directly challenges those misconceptions by sharing the true and inspiring, real-life stories about thirteen women who made the socially bold, unconventional, and even controversial choice to find their careers in manufacturing-and they are living fulfilling lives and experiencing wildly successful careers. You'll get to go behind-the-scenes and learn how these women got into manufacturing and why they believe it is a vital and fulfilling career path for women, see how much the working environment has changed, and muse coaching questions and resources to discover how your own passion, curiosity, and imagination can lead to an exciting and financially rewarding STEM career within the manufacturing industry.
