Organization introduces Omaha high school girls to the field

OMAHA, Neb. —

Manufacturing is the top industry in the state of Nebraska, but women only make up about 30% of the manufacturing workforce.

Women in Manufacturing is an organization hoping to level the playing field.

Hannah Bolte is the co-chair for Women in Manufacturing.

She says her career field is not typically one that people dream about going into when they're young, but she says the career possibilities are endless.

"It's really a career jungle gym. So when we introduce these girls to careers in manufacturing, our hope is that they can see the vast opportunity that's in front of them," said Bolte.

The girls heard from women about their experiences and advice.

"You don't have to know everything in manufacturing to start. You just have to be willing to learn," said Derrion Seve