Above and Beyond

Pointer to a short inspirational video featuring Judaline Cassidy

"We did a disservice to our country by the images we portray of tradespeople."  -- Judaline Cassidy

Many working parents have careers that benefit their own children in various ways. And some working parents put in extra effort to be sure that their careers benefit other people's children as well. Judaline Cassidy is one of these impressive people. Watch her short inspirational story on the TODAY show to learn more. 

Judaline Cassidy became the first female plumber to be accepted into the Plumbers Local Union 371 in Staten Island, NY, and the first woman elected to the examining board of Plumbers Local Union No. 1 in New York, NY. She serves on the Advisory Committee of the soon-to-be constructed Women's Building of New York City, and she recently established the nonprofit Tools & Tiaras organization that strives to introduce young women to the field of construction.

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