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.
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154. Motorcycle Mechanic turned engineer and STEM advocate
153. Welder and Fabricator with a decade of experience, from building water tanks to designing for NASA
152. Construction Engineer and creator of the She Who Dares Wins podcast
151.Former Dealer Technician is forging an exciting path as a motorsports technician
150. Ford Master Technician with over a decade of experience and a passion for charity work
149. At 19, her high school trades program, drive and determination has set her on the fast track!
148. She’s paving the way for women in the construction trades!
147. Let’s talk about money! Former technician dedicated to helping trades folks grow their wealth!
146. She went from Professional Hairdresser to Restoration Shop Owner and hasn’t looked back.
145. ”Tiny Plumber Girl” is a mom of 2, former union plumber turned residential plumbing biz owner.
144. Let’s talk about Imposter Syndrome
143. Paving the way: She has a decade of experience as a Diesel Technician and Power Gen tech.
142.Motorcycle Mechanic breaking down gender barriers in Sao Paulo, Brasil
141. She persevered and is thriving as a mechanic despite experiencing sexual and racial discrimination and postpartum depression.
140. Race, Gender and the Welding Industry with Pa’Trice Frazier, Master Welder, instructor and advocate for the trades
139. She started rebuilding carburetors at 13, now employs her 3 best friends at just 17!!
138. Despite experiencing the worst of the industry - this welder and mom of 3 is on a mission to inspire
137. She started street racing at 11, now has 16 years in the automotive industry!
136 - How to take on a car build as a hobbyist! 2 women share their experience.
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