As the industry struggles with an ongoing workforce shortage, a recent partnership between water and housing products manufacturer LIXIL and nonprofit organization Tools & Tiaras Summer Camp collaborated to teach young girls about careers in plumbing. On Aug. 3, campers from Tools & Tiaras headed to LIXIL’s Water Experience Center in New York City for an interactive plumbing workshop.

Throughout the day, campers worked in teams to complete a series of kitchen and bath design challenges with guidance from plumbers, designers, and other industry professionals as they selected plumbing fixtures and fittings for real-world scenarios. They also explored the latest products and technologies at the experience center.

"Watching these young women approach each challenge with curiosity, creativity, and confidence was incredibly inspiring," said Amie Milano, Leader, Client & Customer Experience at LIXIL. "When women account for just 2.1% of plumbers in the U.S., creating opportunities like this is essential. By giving young women hands-on exposure, we're helping them discover a career that blends creativity, innovation, and technical expertise while making a real difference in people's everyday lives."