In this episode Bogi is joined by past guest Jill Trotta, who has over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry, to have an important discussion on why women leave the trades and what we feel needs to change in order to see the numbers of women (and other minorities) increase in the trades.
Women make up less than 10% across all trades in the United States, and in many trades its less than 2%. Over the past decade or so, there has been several initiatives to increase the diversity of those entering these fields, and while those efforts are gaining steam and have succeeded in increasing the number of women enrolling in trade schools and starting out in the field - the overall number has not increased. And that is because they aren't staying in the industry and often leave after 3-4 years.
Don't miss this important episode of With Her Two Hands!
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188. Bogi and DriveTime's Head of people have a special announcement!
187. Driving Change: Stephanie Henry went from Media Maven to Automotive Educator!
186. Balancing Act - Balancing Motherhood, Health and a Career in the Trades
185. Female Mechanic & Fabricator speaks out about sexism and racism she experienced.
184. Jane of all trades: Welder, fabricator, upholsterer and talented custom builder from Australia
182. Her passion for metal shaping is matched only by her humility
181. Courage & Resilience: Candid Conversations with an Anonymous Trailblazing Diesel Tech
180. At only 18 years old, she is a talented custom painter with a thriving business!
179. Overcoming challenges to follow her passion as an automotive technician
178. Navigating Success: Dr. Karen Salvaggio's Journey in Racing and Advocacy
177. From the Ring to the Garage: Grace Claudio's Journey of Grit and Gears
176. She went from Fast Food to Motorcycle Technician and couldn't be happier!
175. This plumber of 16 years is passionate about mental health in the trades!
174. A Welder's Journey - pursuing her passion and breaking gender barriers
173. OG Female custom motorcycle builder and technician shares her trailblazing journey
172. Journeyman Carpenter and Entrepreneur came to the trades by chance, but hasn't looked back.
171. Journeywoman electrician turned Harley Davidson Technician
170. From living in a shelter to Journeywoman Electrician and evangilist for the trades
169. She’s on a mission to inspire future STEM leaders & normalizing women in the shop environment
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