SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — While learning construction and the skilled trades are typically reserved for high school and college students, Girls Inc. participants are wrapping up a building project where they made sheds this summer.
Local contractors and businesses are donating their time and supplies to help the girls build two “She Sheds.” In that process, they learned valuable skills such as plumbing, electrical skills and construction skills.
The project is set to finish at the end of summer. With their new knowledge, organizers hope the girls can use what they were taught in their futures.
“This is a chance for us to help our community to help our girls grow into really independent, economically sufficient adults,” Girls Inc. of Sioux City executive director Mandy Engel-Cartie said. “In addition, even if you’re not interested in skilled trades, this is a great set of skills to have throughout your life.”
Once the sheds are finished, they plan to have an event where they will auction them off to anyone who is interested.