Only four percent of construction workers are female -- that's totally unacceptable, but it's also a huge opportunity both for women and for the trades, says youth educator and builder Emily Pilloton-Lam. She makes the case for putting power (and power tools) into the hands of young women and gender-expansive youth, dreaming of inclusive construction sites and daring to ask: What if women built the world they want to see? (Plus, Pilloton-Lam dazzles with a live demo of her own woodworking skills ... while giving the talk.)

Emily Pilloton-Lam: What if women built the world they want to see?

What if women built the world they want to see?

Only 4% of construction workers are female, a stark figure that underlines gender disparity yet hints at uncharted opportunities.

In construction, women earn 99 cents to a man's dollar, showcasing near parity in wages, a rarity and a beacon for gender equity.

Girls Garage empowers over 1,000 young women with construction skills, embodying a future where gender doesn't define capability.