Oatey Women’s Resource Network Teaches Plumbing Skills to Girls

Plumbing manufacturer Oatey Co. recently sponsored a plumbing day at Northeast Ohio's 'Let’s Build' Construction Camp for Girls, a program that aims to introduce middle-school-age and high-school-age girls to career opportunities in the skilled trades. The free weeklong camp provided attendees with hands-on experience and field trips to learn more about architecture, engineering, and construction manufacturing. 

Oatey’s Women’s Resource Network (WRN), an associate resource group dedicated to women’s professional, personal, and leadership development, volunteered at the camp on Tuesday, June 27, to teach campers about installation practices and plumbing products that Oatey donated to the program, Oatey Co. said in a press release.

Each camper received a copy of the book “The House That She Built,” empowering them to help spread the word about careers in construction. The book educates young readers about the people and skills that go into building a home and tells the true story of a home built by all female tradespeople.

“The Women’s Resource Network is proud to support a program that aims to inspire and equip young girls with knowledge of a traditionally male-dominated industry,” says Amanda Keiber, co-chair of the WRN and Director, Corporate Communications, Oatey Co.

“The hands-on experiences offered at the camp allowed these girls to learn on their feet, build camaraderie with one another, and realize their potential. It is not just about teaching plumbing skills, but also about imparting life skills, exposing them to possible career paths, and helping them break barriers to explore new possibilities.”

Read more