More women in Southern Nevada are building careers in the trades

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — For decades, trade jobs have been seen as a male-dominated field. But here in the Las Vegas valley, that narrative is starting to change, and women are stepping into the spotlight.

From plumbers and electricians to operating engineers, more women are breaking barriers and finding success in the trades.

Shakeria Hawkins spoke to two local women about the passion they have for the work they do: More women in Southern Nevada are building careers in the trades

With major projects underway across Southern Nevada, industry leaders say there’s plenty of work to go around.

Raquel Dominguez, 31, and Demi Cobar, 35, are two of the women proving that construction sites aren’t just for men.

“When a woman is on site, it’s kind of like, I see you, girl,” said Dominguez, a buil