Ruqaiyah Abdu-Allah

Ruqaiyah Abdu-Allah is a powerful example of what the Pathways to Shipbuilding program makes possible. A graduate of the very first cohort in 2020, Ruqaiyah embarked on her career as a welding apprentice supported all the way by the AEA Academy as she honed her craft and built a strong foundation in the trade, her journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of representation.