Women make up just 3% of people employed in the electrotechnology and telecommunications trades, and only 1% of those working in construction, engineering and automotive trades. The male domination in these trades and trade courses is above 95% and the number of women has declined in the last 20 years. I spoke to CEO of Tradeswomen Australia, Janet Cribbes and started by asking why the manual trades industry is so resistant to change.
Women make up just 3% of people employed in the electrotechnology and telecommunications trades, and only 1% of those working in construction, engineering and automotive trades. The male domination in these trades and trade courses is above 95% and the number of women has declined in the last 20 years. I spoke to CEO of Tradeswomen Australia, Janet Cribbes and started by asking why the manual trades industry is so resistant to change.
That was the CEO of Tradeswomen Australia Cribbes speaking with me there. If you want more information about Tradeswomen Australia or are considering a job in the industry head to tradeswomenaus.com for more information.