Who We Are
At She Built This City, family comes first, prioritizing our well-being both physically and emotionally. We strongly believe in the power of partnerships, as they enable us to have a maximum impact on the community.
Our Core Values
Embracing a nimble approach, we stay true to our mission while exploring untapped opportunities, free from competition, through the "blue ocean strategy." We are dedicated to elevating the voices of disenfranchised populations and advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion in all spaces we engage with. Running together as a cohesive team, we move at a pace that allows us all to achieve victory together.
Our focus is clear: JOBS. We aim to create pathways to employment for women in the trades, making it the ultimate goal of all our initiatives and partnerships. For us, numbers matter because they represent people, jobs, and lives impacted. We are results-oriented, knowing that each success means a better future for individuals and their families. By supporting one another and putting people first, we are on a powerful mission to transform lives and build a brighter future.
“Today, women make up just a third of the manufacturing workforce and only 8% of the construction workforce overall, a percentage that has remained stubbornly constant. Over half of these women are in sales and office jobs. “
— Yale News
What We’ve Achieved
Started our Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship with 5 women breaking into the electrician trade.
Our last Change Maker’s Luncheon had 230 people in attendance with over $25,000 raised.
Designed animal-shaped bike racks for the Humane Society of Charlotte with students from Ardrey Kell High School.
Partnered with Mecklenburg Parks and Rec, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, and Urban Promise for our Summer Youth Programming.
Launched our All Women Repair Crew to work with SBTC as full-time paid technicians
Started our 12-week Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship
Graduated the largest Pre-Apprenticeship class to date with 48 students.