Sandra Brown, a skilled tradeswoman, joins The Blue Collar Trades Show to share her journey from welding and boilermaking to millwrighting. She discusses the challenges, rewards, and realities of building a career in the trades.
Opportunities for Women in Skilled Trades
Brown believes more women should take a serious look at the opportunities the industry offers. She shares her passion for working with stainless steel and what it’s like being a woman on jobsites where men often make up the majority of the workforce.
Brown’s message is simple: the trades can provide rewarding careers, strong earning potential, and opportunities for growth for anyone willing to learn the skills and put in the work. She highlights the importance of women bringing unique problem-solving skills and perspectives that can strengthen teams and improve workplace culture.
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Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.