Eastern Wyoming College, the Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming, and the Women In Trucking Association are partnering to present “Trucks Are For Girls” on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at EWC’s Douglas campus.
The event, open to the public with special emphasis on girls and women, will showcase the wide range of career opportunities available in transportation and logistics. Participants will have the chance to engage with industry professionals, explore trucks, buses and heavy equipment, and learn firsthand how the supply chain works.
Special guest U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, Wyoming’s representative in the U.S. House, will attend the event to show her support for expanding opportunities for women in the transportation industry.
“This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity in Wyoming to experience the transportation industry up close and connect with women who are thriving in the field,” said Ed Kimes, EWC CDL program director. “No other event in the region offers this level of hands-on learning and mentorship.”
The featured speaker is Dakota Muniz, Fulfillment Manager with Refractories West Inc. in Pueblo, Colo. Muniz, a third-generation leader in her family’s logistics and distribution company, began her career straight out of high school as a safety coordinator and inside sales associate. She worked her way up to managing fulfillment and logistics while earning her associate degree in business management.
“I fell in love with the logistics industry early on,” Muniz said. “It’s fast-paced, rewarding, and offers endless opportunities for women who want to make an impact.”
As part of the program, Girl Scouts can earn the official Women In Trucking (WIT) patch, developed to introduce girls to trucking through interactive activities. The patch highlights how trucks affect everyday life while encouraging girls to consider careers in transportation.
Founded in 2007, WIT is a nonprofit organization that promotes the employment of women in trucking, celebrates their accomplishments, and works to remove barriers within the industry.
“Trucks Are For Girls” is free and open to all ages.
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