00:00 From College Grad to Electrician 04:38 Barriers to Women in Carpentry 06:57 Carpentry Journey Comes Full Circle 11:15 Empowering Women Through Skilled Trades 14:25 Chicago Women in Trades Overview 17:44 Empowering Women in Skilled Trades 21:20 Trade Education Success Standards 24:56 Empowering Women in Trades 30:11 Women in Trades Resources
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