American media: Xia Nongying taught electric diamonds, women can also do buildings

The US "Washington Post" August 15th article, the original title: This summer camp taught girls to use drills, welded metals, and repair sink last summer. The 11 -year -old Ansley Mueller participated in art camps and drama camps. This summer, she got a brand new opportunity: how to learn how to use electric drills, welded metals and dredging sinks. She said, "Some people think that girls can't do such a thing, but they are wrong, I have fun."

Girls build dog house together.

Last month, 35 middle school girls participated in the one -week construction and pipeline construction training camp organized by the National Construction Women's Association Austin Society. Ansley was one of the girls. Ansley's mother said: "I think she is suitable for this, because she has creativity and has a strong ability. I also want to tell her that we women can also solve the task involving physical strength."

In 2019, Talen Ricci assisted in the first consideration of Austin, sponsored by Austin, sponsored by the National Construction Women's Association. For many years, Ricci noticed that there are few women on the site. According to statistics from the US Labor Bureau, in 2019, women engaged in the construction industry account for only 10%of the labor force of the entire industry. Ricci said: "I want to change the prejudice and show the girls that they can also choose to do woodworking, water pipe workers and electricians."

Rich learned that other branches of the National Construction Women's Association will also hold construction camps for girls. Girls from San Diego to Chicago all worn their helmet and goggles to learn how to stir concrete, welding pipes together and installation of lamps. Earlier this month, 16 girls learned to use heavy equipment and repair air -conditioning systems in Baltoma.

Jennifer Sprow, one of the founders of Balt Momo training camp, said: "Many industries now face incredible labor shortages. The only way we overcome the shortage is to open their arms to welcome women."

Austin Training Camp is sponsored by electrical contracting companies, and the annual event venue is provided by the Austin Local Kyrgyzstan Association. Local female construction workers voluntarily teach lessons. This year's instructor Jennifer Babka enthusiastically played, and taught the campers to be the knowledge learned by the apprentices of the channel for 4 years. The 42 -year -old Babca also taught girls to welding the basic knowledge and let them try to make a jewelry bracket. She said, "I'm proud, every girl has completed this project, but I am more excited to see more people interested in this industry."

The 14 -year -old student Taron Smith built a dog house with three other girls in the summer camp and donated to an animal shelter in Austin. Ricci said, "I hope these girls will want to come back to learn some new skills next year, which is great."

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