Increasing Women in Skilled Trades

This resource explores strategies to attract and support women entering skilled trades, a field facing critical labor shortages. It highlights the growth of women apprentices, the benefits of unionization, and proven approaches such as partnerships with trade schools, apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeship programs, and community outreach. Leaders will find practical examples and recruitment best practices to expand opportunities, reduce bias, and build more inclusive pathways into high-demand trade careers.