Women can find new jobs in construction with Hammers for Hope

Skip to main contentCloseDownload the AppGet your news faster with our mobile experienceInstallNow66°Fri67°Sat71°SearchSearchUser IconWatchfacebook icontwitter iconACCESSIBILITYWIND ADVISORYIntense, gusty winds are expected around the Las Vegas valley, and the advisory has been extended to Saturday.News 3 forecastCloseWomen can find new jobs in construction with Hammers and Hopeby Latoya SilmonThu, March 5, 2026 at 2:07 PMUpdated Thu, March 5, 2026 at 2:40 PMWoman can find new jobs in construction with Hammers and HopeComment on this story0CommentShare storySharetopics: WomenConstructionJobsHammers and HopeNevadaApprenticeshipsJob trainingContractors BoardLAS VEGAS (KSNV) — If you're a woman who is handy with a hammer or just looking for a job in the construction industry, the Nevada State Contractors Board wants to help you.A free event is being held Friday, March 6, called Hammers & Hope, to connect women with careers, job training and apprenticeships. David Behar, executive officer for the board, joined us to share more details.Hammers & Hope is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave.Comment with BubblesBE THE FIRST TO COMMENTVisit nvcontractorsboard.com to learn more.TrendingCalm before the storm: Powerful winds coming for Las Vegas valleyThe weather is calm before the storm moves in -- make sure to secure loose items around your home now before winds pick up.10-month-old found safe, North Las Vegas police cancel A...