The Chat: Evelyn Pacheco, President & Army Veteran - NV Women in Trades

Army Veteran and President of Nevada Women in Trades - Eveylyn Pacheco, joins host- R.Lynn Pingol to discuss the importance of her pre-apprenticeship program for the construction community! Nevada Women in Trades (NVWIT) is a non-profit corporation registered in the state of Nevada with a mission: To prepare  women in Nevada for successful careers in high skilled blue-collar (trade) occupations.  A first step in the process of preparation for  jobs in the “trades” is  often the skills and aptitude test required for apprenticeship  programs.Currently, NVWIT is the only  preparatory program for women who have the desire to enter into a trade  apprenticeship and need additional training and preparation  opportunities prior to completing a trade apprenticeship application.  The NVWIT team prepare women to complete its 150 hour Pipeline Comprehensive Course (PCC) with the math, science, safety readiness and  test taking skills required to pass trade apprenticeship exams and give  them a competitive edge when securing a seat in a coveted trade  apprenticeship of their choice.