By Move Over Bob
Phoenix-based media company Move Over Bob has launched the first magazine specifically designed to inspire young women to explore careers in skilled trades, addressing an industry crisis where women represent fewer than 5% of workers and nearly 2 million construction jobs are projected to go unfilled by 2031.
Move Over Bob Magazine will reach more than 20,000 girls through partnerships with 300+ schools, nonprofits, workforce programs, and the Arizona Department of Corrections. The name references the need to “move over” traditional male-dominated narratives and make room for women in construction.
“We’re not just publishing a magazine; we’re creating culture,” said Kate Glantz, co-founder of Move Over Bob. “Every girl who sees herself in these pages becomes part of rewriting what construction looks like, and who belongs there.”
The timing is critical: 45% of construction workers are older than 45, while 74% of high school students report stigma around vocational paths. Yet Gen Z increasingly seeks stable, hands-on careers as AI disrupts traditional white-collar roles.
The 48-page publication – a cross between a teen lifestyle magazine and trades career guide – features real tradeswomen, job site walk-throughs, and career guidance. Each issue includes QR codes linking to apprenticeships, scholarships and certifications.
“For too long, women have been underrepresented and underestimated in the trades,” said Angie Cacace, Move Over Bob co-founder and tradeswoman. “We created the magazine we wish we had; something that celebrates the lifestyle, the skills and the sisterhood of blue-collar work.”
There are more than 100 distribution partners; major Arizona school districts include Phoenix Union, Mesa Public Schools, Agua Fria Union High School District, West-MEC and EVIT. Non-profit organization partners include Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona, Chicanos Por La Causa and the Arizona Department of Corrections – Rehabilitation & Re-entry.
The magazine’s impact is already resonating with young women in the field.
“Move Over Bob matters because it’s inspiring the next generation of girls to do things they were taught they couldn’t do,” said Solei Donahue, a first-year electrical apprentice at Corbins Electric and one of the girls featured in the inaugural issue’s “The New Faces of Power” apprentice feature.
Educators are equally enthusiastic about the magazine’s potential.
“A magazine like Move Over Bob would have meant everything to me as a young woman unsure of her future,” said Allison Seitz, a Career Technical Education instructor at Mesa Westwood High School. “Now, as a teacher, it gives me real peace of mind knowing my girls will face fewer doubts after seeing what’s possible through stories that reflect them.”
The inaugural issue showcases companies including Mortenson Construction, Austin Commercial, Parker & Sons and Skanska across electrical, HVAC, plumbing and roofing sectors. Upcoming issues will spotlight high-growth areas such as data centers and semiconductors (winter 2026) and residential construction (spring 2026).
Published three times yearly, the magazine is free for schools and nonprofits while supplies last. Individual copies are available for purchase in physical and digital formats at www.moveoverbob.com.
Powering Arizona is the presenting sponsor of the fall issue. DP Electric and Canyon State Electric are industry sponsors.