Be Bold Break the Mold is an initiative designed to empower and support women pursuing careers in skilled trades, manufacturing, IT, and other technical fields where they remain underrepresented. This program brings together students, career changers, and industry professionals to break down barriers and build pathways to success.
Women in nontraditional careers face unique challenges—but they also bring unique strengths. Be Bold Break the Mold provides access to education, career resources, and a strong community that fosters growth and confidence. Whether you’re exploring a new career, looking for job opportunities, or seeking connections in your industry, this program offers the support you need to thrive.
Through career workshops, networking events, and partnerships with industry leaders, Be Bold Break the Mold creates opportunities for women to gain hands-on experience, develop technical skills, and build meaningful professional relationships. Together, we’re redefining the workforce and opening doors for the next generation of women in high-demand industries.
Break barriers. Build your future. Be bold.
Opportunities & Resources
Your journey to success in nontraditional careers starts with access to the right opportunities and resources. Through Be Bold Break the Mold, we’ve curated educational pathways, career support services, and financial assistance options specifically designed to help women break barriers and build thriving careers
Explore high-demand, hands-on career programs where women and transgender students are breaking barriers and thriving in fields traditionally underrepresented by their gender. These educational pathways offer bold opportunities to build skills, confidence, and a future in industries that need diverse talent.
- Architectural Technology
- Automation Robotics Engineering Technology
- Automotive & Transportation Technology
- Carpentry
- Culinary Arts
- Electronics Technology
- Engineering CAD
- Entrepreneurship
- Fire Protection
- Fluid Power Engineering Technology
- Ford ASSET
- Graphic Design
- HVAC
- Landscape & Horticulture
- Law Enforcement, Peace Officer & Public Safety
- Tool & Die Mold Making
- Welding
Career Support
Career Booster Tip of the Semester
How to Manage Your Inner Critic
When you find yourself as ‘one’ or few of your gender on the job, you may question your career choice. This can spark insecurities about your decision to step outside of familiar gender roles. Watch this video to get tips on how to manage these insecurities. Remember to keep a positive attitude and don’t get in your own way. You know you are good at your job and you deserve to be ‘in the room’.
You can do it!
From Leanin.org “3 Effective Ways to Manage Your Inner Critic.”
Scholarships & Financial Aid
This section will contain detailed information about financial assistance options available to students. Content will include scholarship opportunities, grant programs, financial aid application processes, and resources for managing educational expenses.
Additional details about specific scholarship criteria, application deadlines, and financial planning resources will be provided in this section.
Success Stories
Be Bold Events
Get Involved
Whether you are a student exploring your future, a career changer looking for new opportunities, or an industry professional eager to make a difference, there are many ways to get involved.
Students & Career Changers
Ready to take the next step in your career? Be Bold Break the Mold offers
- Access to technical education and career training programs
- Networking events with professionals in the field.
- Information on scholarships and finanaicl aid for women in technical careers.
Industry Professionals & Employers
Join us in shaping the future of the workforce by supporting women in nontraditional careers. Ways to get involved include
- Partnering with us to provide job shadowing or intership opportunties.
- Sponsoring events or scholarships to support women in technical fields.
- Serving as a guest speaker at career panels and workshops.
- Hiring skilled graduates from our partner programs.
Advocates & Supporters
You don’t have to be in a technical field to make an impact! Support the mission by
- Spreading the word about Be Bold Break the Mold.
- Attending events and engaging with our community.
- Donating to scholarships and resources that empower women in the workforce.
Together, we can break barriers, create opportunities, and build a stronger future.
Ready to Break the Mold?
Whether you are just exploring your options or already enrolled in a nontraditional program, Hennepin Tech is here to support your journey.
Have questions or want support?
Contact our Nontraditional Career Advisor to get started.
Kara Hummel | Email: BeBold@HennepinTech.edu | Phone: 952-995-1300