Building the Future, Together: Empowering Women in the Trades

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The skilled trades offer everyone exciting, stable, and well-paying career paths. However, these fields have often been underrepresented by women. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) blog series Women in Trades highlights various initiatives empowering women to explore and excel in the trades.

The articles explore different programs and strategies to break down barriers and open doors for women in the trades.

These include:

Apprenticeship programs: Offering hands-on training and mentorship, these programs equip women with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in various trades.
Community outreach: Engaging with young girls and women early on, showcasing the diverse and rewarding opportunities available in the trades.
Tackling systemic challenges: Addressing issues like access to childcare, unconscious bias, and workplace culture to create a more welcoming environment for women.

Visit DOL.gov to read the Women in Trades blog series.

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Topics:

Civil Rights/Equal Employment Opportunity

Target Populations:

Female Minorities Racial/Ethnic

Programs:

Other Federal Partner Programs

Geographic Locations:

National Scope

Industry Sectors:

Construction Energy/Utilities Manufacturing - General Mining Transportation Industry

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Resource Publication Date: 2024
Posted by: Damon Jones
Posted in: Global