She Builds
is Back!
Join some of western PA’s biggest manufacturing giants at Robinson’s Zelienople, PA facility for a day to highlight, empower and support women as builders, creators and leaders!
Whether you’re curious about welding, manufacturing, or building a future in the trades this event is designed to help you learn, try something new, and connect with professionals in the industry.
She Builds 2026 Event Schedule:
She Builds: 8:00am – 2:00pm
Address: 400 Robinson Drive, Zelienople, PA 16063
Date: Thursday, October 15th, 2026
- Career fair, food trucks, and careers in welding mobile experience will be open for the entire event! Make sure to visit all the tables for a free swag bag and to connect with local businesses!
- Welcome & Vision of She Builds Tricia Staible – Robinson 11:00-11:10am
- Using Your Finances to Empower Your Future Fireside Chat with Myah Irick – Merrill 11:10-11:35am
- You Don’t Need a Title to be a Leader Anita Orozco – Robinson 11:40am-12:05pm
- Advocating For Yourself in the Workplace Lydia Speice – Wabtec 12:10-12:25pm
- The Stories of the Women of Robinson Lyndsay Anderson, Sue Butchart, Grace Foehringer, and Renee Golubski – Robinson 12:30-12:50pm
- Women being Overlooked in the Workplace Karin Lund – G-Power Global Enterprises 12:55-1:05pm
- Celebrating Women Who’ve Broken the Glass Ceiling Fireside Q&A with Sara Hanks – NWIRC 1:10-1:25pm
- Closing Remarks Tricia Staible – Robinson 1:25-1:30pm
Robinson Fans Plant Tours: 1:30pm – 2:00pm
Registration Update:
We kindly ask that if you have not registered for She Builds online, that you register on-site at the event. Thank you!
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2026 she builds scholarship Information & Application:
The 2026 She Builds Scholarship is dedicated to diversifying the manufacturing workforce by investing in female talent. Designed for students or career changers, this scholarship opens doors to high-wage, high-demand careers, ensuring that women are at the forefront of industrial innovation and technological advancement.
The following are the She Builds scholarship eligibility requirements. To be considered, you must meet and agree to the following:
- Applicants must attend She Builds and sign-in at registration.
- Applicants must be female and from the state of Pennsylvania.
- Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a manufacturing-related program during the semester for which they are applying.
- Applicants must be full-time students taking 12 or more credit hours, or part-time students taking at least 6 credit hours while working.
- Minimum GPA is 2.5 or passing.
- Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the financial aid department of the recipient’s school. Funds will not be mailed to applicants, their parents, or department faculty.
- Scholarship funds can be used to cover tuition, school fees, books purchased, and required tools or equipment such as PPE (if available for purchase through the college store). Funds cannot be used for housing, meals, or costs unrelated to the program.
Please complete each section of the application form and submit your responses by November 20, 2026 to be considered for a scholarship.
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If you are interested in learning more about our amazing sponsors, including networking, training, and career opportunities click on their logo below to be directed to their website. Thank you again for the She Builds support!
