Women in Construction Week Spotlight: Hannah Osborne

Hannah's journey began in high school, where she took welding classes and enrolled in a Manufacturing Tech Program. That hands-on experience helped her discover what she truly enjoyed and sparked her interest in skilled trades.

With a brother who is also a Local 25 pipefitter, Hannah already saw the opportunities offered by the union, and she knew the trades were a path she wanted to explore after graduation. She loves working with her hands and building structures and projects from the ground up.

One of her favorite parts of the job is learning something new every day and gaining a better understanding of "how certain things work and why things are done the way they are."

As a woman in the industry, Hannah says one of her biggest challenges is proving she can do the work just as well as any man — a challenge she meets with hard work and determination. As a first-year apprentice, she focuses on giving her best effort every day and maintaining a positive attitude. “The trades are a big learning opportunity, and if I mess up in class that's what being an apprentice is all about — learning for next time."

Her advice to other women considering the trades? "Go for it. No matter what it is you want to do, just go in with your head high and positive attitude. Don’t let anyone make it seem like you can’t do it — because you absolutely can."

We’re proud to have women like Hannah representing the strength, skill and solidarity of Local 25!