Girls-Only Trade Classes are Becoming More Popular—And They’re Upending Gender Stereotypes
“Girls-only trade classes like Carlevatti’s are gaining traction, and the timing couldn’t be better. A shortage of skilled workers is driving up wages in the trades, especially in traditionally male-dominated professions such as auto repair, construction, and welding. (Nationwide, only 2 percent of auto mechanics, 3 percent of construction workers, and 4.5 percent of welders are women, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.) High schools like Myers Park have found that, when they offer female-only trade courses, the girls sign up.”