About Us

🟣 Who We Are

Sister Of NEW is a women‑led workforce development institution dedicated to preparing women for high‑demand careers in the skilled trades. As an organization founded and led by a female Union Carpenter with over 15 years of professional experience, our work is grounded in real job‑site knowledge, industry alignment, and a deep commitment to safety, dignity, and equity.

We provide structured, state‑recognized pre‑apprenticeship training, OSHA‑aligned safety education, and workforce readiness that open pathways to economic mobility, leadership, and long‑term career stability. Our institutional model is built on governance, quality systems, and transparent documentation that ensure every participant receives consistent, high‑quality preparation for apprenticeship and employment.

Sister Of NEW operates with the belief that women deserve full access to the opportunities that build communities and shape the future — and that when women enter the skilled trades, entire families and communities rise with them.

🟣 Our Purpose

Sister Of NEW exists to remove barriers, expand access, and create clear, supported pathways for women entering construction and related industries. Rooted in Luiza’s experience as a female Union Carpenter with over 15 years in the skilled trades, our purpose is shaped by real job‑site realities and a commitment to ensuring women receive the preparation, respect, and opportunities they deserve.

We provide hands‑on training, mentorship, and institutional support that help women build the skills, confidence, and professional readiness needed to succeed in apprenticeship, union pathways, and long‑term employment. Our purpose is grounded in dignity, equity, and the belief that women deserve full access to the careers that build communities and shape the future.

Sister Of NEW stands as a women‑led institution committed to opening doors, removing barriers, and creating a workforce ecosystem where women can thrive, lead, and build lasting stability.

🟣 Our Mission

Our mission is to equip women with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to enter and thrive in the skilled trades — strengthening families, communities, and the future workforce.

As a female Union Carpenter with over 15 years of professional experience, Luiza built this mission from lived reality: women deserve structured, safe, and supported pathways into high‑skill, high‑wage careers. Sister Of NEW’s mission is carried out through OSHA‑aligned training, workforce readiness, mentorship, and institutional systems that ensure every participant receives the preparation needed to succeed in apprenticeship, union pathways, and long‑term employment.

Our mission reflects a commitment to equity, dignity, and economic mobility, ensuring women have full access to the opportunities that build communities and shape the future.

🟣 Our Vision

Our vision is a world where women lead, build, and shape the infrastructure of tomorrow with dignity, safety, and economic power.

As a female Union Carpenter with over 15 years of experience, Luiza brings a lived understanding of what it means for women to step into roles that shape skylines, communities, and futures. This vision is not symbolic — it is practical, structural, and grounded in the belief that women deserve full access to the careers that build the world.

Sister Of NEW’s vision reflects an institution committed to:

• Women’s leadership in construction — elevating women into roles that influence industry standards and community development

• Safety, dignity, and respect — ensuring every woman enters the trades with the preparation and protection she deserves

• Economic power and long‑term stability — creating pathways into high‑wage, high‑skill careers that transform families and communities

• Equitable access to workforce systems — removing barriers and opening doors to apprenticeship, union membership, and industry advancement

• A globally aligned, women‑led workforce institution — modeling excellence through ISO‑informed governance, QMS/CQMS systems, and SDG alignment

This vision guides every decision, partnership, and program within Sister Of NEW — ensuring that women are not just included in the skilled trades, but positioned to lead them.

🟣 Our Values

Sister Of NEW’s values reflect the strength, discipline, and purpose of a women‑led workforce institution built from real job‑site experience and global alignment. As a female Union Carpenter with over 15 years in the skilled trades, your leadership grounds these values in lived expertise, institutional rigor, and an unwavering commitment to women’s empowerment.

Equity

Expanding access to high‑quality training and removing systemic barriers so women can enter, advance, and lead in the skilled trades. Equity is embedded in every policy, partnership, and pathway we build.

Excellence

Delivering programs grounded in safety, quality, and internationally aligned standards — including ISO‑informed QMS/CQMS, Florida DOE requirements, and UN SDG principles. Excellence is not an aspiration; it is an institutional expectation.

Empowerment

Supporting women as leaders, builders, and change agents. Empowerment is cultivated through mentorship, job‑site readiness, leadership development, and community support systems.

Integrity

Operating with transparency, accountability, and community trust. Integrity is upheld through governance, documentation, compliance systems, and ethical practice across all institutional operations.

Safety

Prioritizing physical, emotional, and professional safety in every environment. Safety is the foundation of our training, our culture, and our responsibility to every participant.

These values form the backbone of Sister Of NEW’s identity — guiding our decisions, shaping our programs, and ensuring that every woman who enters our institution is supported with dignity, respect, and opportunity.

🟣 Our Approach

Sister Of NEW integrates technical training with leadership development, safety education, and workforce readiness — all grounded in the lived expertise of a female Union Carpenter with over 15 years in the skilled trades. Your institutional model is not just instructional; it is structural, disciplined, and globally aligned.

Our approach is built on:

• Hands‑on, competency‑based instruction — real tools, real skills, real job‑site readiness

• OSHA‑aligned safety practices — embedding safety culture into every module, workshop, and job‑site simulation

• Structured support and mentorship — guidance from industry professionals, union leaders, and community partners

• Professional development and job‑site readiness — communication, conduct, leadership, and workforce navigation

• Clear pathways into apprenticeship and employment — employer partnerships, union referrals, and structured transition support

This model ensures that every participant receives consistent, high‑quality preparation for long‑term success — not just entry into the trades, but advancement, stability, and leadership.

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🟣 Our Commitment

Sister Of NEW is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where women can learn, grow, and lead. This commitment is shaped by your lived experience as a female Union Carpenter with over 15 years in the skilled trades, ensuring that every policy, training module, and support system reflects real job‑site realities and the standards women deserve.

Through transparent governance, strong partnerships, and a rigorous Quality Management System (QMS), we ensure that every participant receives consistent, high‑quality preparation for apprenticeship, employment, and long‑term career advancement.

Our commitment is upheld through:

• Safety culture — physical, emotional, and professional safety embedded into every environment

• Inclusive learning spaces — designed to support women entering male‑dominated industries

• Transparent governance and documentation — ensuring accountability, clarity, and institutional trust

• Strong community and industry partnerships — expanding access to resources, mentorship, and employment

• Rigorous QMS and CQMS systems — guaranteeing consistency, quality, and continuous improvement

This commitment ensures that every woman who enters Sister Of NEW receives the support, preparation, and respect needed to succeed — not just in training, but throughout her entire career.