Women In Trades
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Girls construction camp inspires young women in skilled trades
On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, female high school students at Orange Technical College, West Campus, built planter boxes and wired light switches.
Women in Skilled Trades Face Stalled Leadership, Despite Gains
In 2024, tradeswomen in construction and extraction occupations reached 366,360, the highest percentage since 2015, according to Manufacturers Alliance .
Female electrotechnology students enter trades despite underrepresentation
Electrician Amy Barratt-Singh couldn't ask for basic welfare facilities on her first job site, intimidated by the environment, according to idealind .
Canada's $6B Skilled Trades Plan Faces Diversity Gap Despite Growth
Canada has committed an unprecedented $6 billion to recruit 80,000 to 100,000 new skilled trades workers, yet women still comprise only 14% of registered apprentices in 2023.
2026 Initiatives Expand Skilled Trades for Students, Veterans, and Women
The Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation has granted $2.
What Are Skilled Trades Apprenticeships and Why Do They Matter?
The number of female apprentices in the U.
Riverside School Board Launches Jill of All Trades Initiative
In Pakistan's Tharparkar region, 50 girls are now learning graphic design and embroidery, part of a global surge in initiatives aiming to equip young people with practical skills, according to The Fri
Skilled Trades Camp Inspires Young Girls to Future-Proof Careers
Fewer than 10% of Red Seal certified journeypersons in Canada are women.