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For more than three decades, men have represented virtually all workers employed in the trades, including in sectors such as construction, manufacturing and automobiles.
This means that women still represent less than three percent of these workers.
In an environment where skills shortages have become more acute, advocates say there needs to be more focus on recruiting and retaining female workers.
Jo Farrell is founder of the non-profit Build Like A Girl and was named ACT Woman of the Year for her work inspiring young women to pursue careers in construction.
She spoke to Catriona Stirrat in this episode of Weekend One-on-One about what her organization is doing to inspire women into careers – and the ongoing challenges facing women and non-binary people in the industry.
