Breaking barriers : Zeeland student is only female in male-dominated program but that s not her focus I don t really think anything different of me being a girl in the autobody industry, she said. I think females in any male-dominated industry should be normal. Author: Keely Lovern Updated: 6:43 PM EDT May 18, 2021
HOLLAND, Mich. The auto body industry and working with cars has traditionally been seen as a male-dominated trade. But for one Ottawa County teen, she s breaking barriers not only as the lone female in her tech center repair class, but also as one of the standout students in the program.
Eva Mokma is a senior at Zeeland High School, and this year, she s made a real impact in school and in her community.