This challenging project was comprised of a group of 100 dynamic female construction workers (some being former Girl Scouts) from across the country, and it quickly made history. Later, it inspired a book showcasing different careers responsible for building the home. The book focuses on empowering children to later pursue jobs that were once historically for men. 

Today, women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, but they are drastically underrepresented in many fields like STEM, in-demand jobs, and leadership roles. The statistics around women in the workplace tell us that there is a serious need for more robust STEM programming to help our girls learn about jobs of the future to spark their interest and curiosity.  With access to cutting-edge programs, a safe place to learn new skills, and mentors encouraging them along the way, our girls will have hands-on programs designed specifically for them, providing girls the skills and confidence they need to be our leaders of tomorrow. Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland also seeks to build relationships with partners that further these important goals for our girls.

The House That She Built  is a best-selling children’s book that inspired a movement and educates young readers about the people and skills that go into building a home. One by one, readers learn about the architect, framer, roofer, and many more as they contribute their individual skills needed to complete the collective project — a new home. To discover more about this amazing initiative,  visit the House that She Built's website.