Hands-On Heroes with Valerie Crafton

Welcome to Hands-On Heroes - a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to empowering children through early exposure to careers in the skilled trades. The Hands-On Heroes podcast assembles the most powerful voices across construction, mission critical infrastructure, power, and design – from general contractors and civil engineers to hyperscale developers, edge and modular data center operators, semiconductor facility builders, AI factory pioneers, MEP specialists, architects, and infrastructure leaders.

As the Voice for the people who build, innovate, and sustain mission-critical infrastructure, Hands-On Heroes introduces the Podcast Host, Val Crafton who is The Voice of Grit — a trailblazer at the intersection of technology, trades, and transformation. With over two decades in mission-critical construction, she’s made it her purpose to amplify the people behind the progress — the builders, engineers, and innovators shaping our digital world.

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Hands-On Heroes with Valerie Crafton

Did you know women make up less than 11% of the construction workforce? We think that number should be higher!

This has been #WomenInConstruction Week, let's talk about how we grow that number together. and tag a woman in construction you're proud of.

Thank you @Mod42 for being a proud partner of Hands On Heroes where we are dedicated to inspiring the next generation of builders, makers, and doers. Through storytelling and STEM education, we promote the skilled trades and empower children to explore their potential.

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