Want to boost interest in skilled trades? Get parents on board
My dad was a pipefitter. (A fitter-welder if we’re getting technical). While I didn’t know exactly what that meant when I was a kid, he did tell me stories from...
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Engaging employers to create client opportunities in the skilled trades
Employer engagement is a critical component of workforce development programs because it is through these activities that we are better able to align our programs with the needs of employers....
Programs and resources to support women in the trades
Despite increases in women’s participation in male-dominated occupations, they continue to be underrepresented in the trades. Stereotypes on the behalf of employers and students contribute to this, as well as...