More and more women are moving into professions that were once the sole preserve of men. Skilled trades are excellent career choices for women for the same reason they are for men. Employers are looking for workers that have the right skills and women are equally capable as men to fill trade positions. Here are some of the best trades for women:
• Construction Technology – involves interpreting construction drawings, being able to perform concrete laying and brickwork, framing walls and ceilings, installing piping for electrical and plumbing systems and similar tasks
• Construction Management – requires managing construction staff, performing building inspections, interpreting and implementing safety codes among others
• Electrical Technician – reading and interpreting blueprints for electrical systems in a building, understanding and applying electricity concepts, installing of electrical components, testing installed systems and performing repairs on electrical components among other tasks
