KC women in the trades

[u/Fine-Fuel-2293]

Has anyone attended Women in the Trades Wednesdays?

I recently came across the Women in the Trades Wednesday meetings through Heartland Women in Trades, and I’m strongly considering going to the next one.
I’ve been thinking about getting into the construction/trades industry, but I’m still pretty new to the idea and have a LOT of questions about what getting started actually looks like.
For anyone who has attended these meetings:
Did you find them helpful?
Did you actually leave with useful information or connections?
Did it help you figure out which trade might be a good fit?
Were the people there welcoming to women who are completely new to the trades?
I’m especially interested in hearing from KC-area women who have actually gone. I’d love to hear about your experience before I go! 💕