Artisan Design Remodel, a Phoenix-based home remodeling company, launched a mentorship program built to bring more women into construction and remodeling work through structured training, field experience, and professional development.
The company pointed to the size of the gap it wants to close. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data cited in the announcement, women represent less than 11% of the construction workforce nationwide. The release also noted that women hold even fewer positions in leadership roles, including as licensed contractors and business owners.
Founder Audrey Thacker, a female general contractor, said mentorship shaped her own path in the industry and that the program focuses on practical guidance and real jobsite exposure. Participants will work alongside experienced professionals on active renovation projects. The program also includes a look at the full lifecycle of residential work, including project planning, design, construction management, and client relations.
For specialty trades that depend on craft knowledge, including masonry, the format described in the release puts a spotlight on what keeps a workforce pipeline moving. People learn faster when training connects office decisions to field realities, and when a clear support system exists for questions, feedback, and problem-solving on real work. Artisan Design Remodel’s approach also treats communication as a core job skill, not a soft add-on, which matters on detailed, finish-driven projects where crews and clients stay in close contact.
Artisan Design Remodel said it serves the Phoenix metro area, including Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, and the Biltmore area, and operates as a full-service remodeling firm with both design and construction management services.
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