Apprenticeships provide a path to a career and financial stability, yet women participate at much lower levels than men. More women in apprenticeships mean a more equitable and diverse workforce.
Three women who are saying what their jobs are. The first woman is a plumber/steamfitter. The second is a pipefitter. The third is with the Operating Engineers Local 132 out of West Virginia.

Hi John,

 

Apprenticeships are good union jobs and provide valuable skills needed for a career. 

 

Yet women participate in apprenticeships at much lower levels than men: Less than 14% of active apprentices are women. 

 

So we talked to five women in trade apprenticeships about their experiences and what they gained.

Chelsea spoke about the pride she feels while walking around her city knowing she helped build it.

 

June learned a new and in-demand construction design software.

 

Syesha started “The S Club” to help young women get into the trades.

 

Linda became the first female dispatcher in her local union.

 

Pati wants to help other returning citizens build trade careers.

 

Registered apprenticeships can and will transform lives. Learn more about apprenticeship programs with our affiliate unions here.

 

In Solidarity,

 

Team AFL-CIO

 
 

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