Maybe you have recently started thinking about taking up a trade. Maybe you have been trying for a very long time to get started in the industry. Perhaps you are looking for a career change, or to get started in an industry you had never considered. Women of all ages and backgrounds are starting fulfilling well-paid careers in trades.

There are a remarkable range of careers that begin with apprenticeships and traineeships, including in carpentry, electrical, plumbing and more. You will develop the ability to work creatively with your hands, hone a high level of skill and expertise, and be part of a growing network of passionate women working in trades. You will always be learning, and every day will be unique. Trades offer career progression and evolving entrepreneurial opportunities. Skilled trades workers are in high demand, with several trades currently listed as essential services.

Women frequently describe the immense job satisfaction and rewards of trades related work. We may be the minority but our numbers are increasing.