Women in Trades campaign Archives

Inspiring former civil servant embarks on new career as a trade apprentice

|Date: 7 February, 2024

Inspiring former civil servant embarks on new career as a trade apprentice

After deciding to freshen up her career at 37-years-old to become a trade apprentice, Bristol-based Jessi ...

After deciding to freshen up her career at 37-years-old to become a trade apprentice, Bristol-based Jessica Donaldson continues to inspire all ages to be more open about apprenticeship pathways. As pa ...

7 February, 2024
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A woman in trade reflects on the equality progression in the trade industry

|Date: 2 February, 2024

A woman in trade reflects on the equality progression in the trade industry

Emma Jones, a Senior Technical and Planning Manager for LiveWest, reflects on her love for the trade indu ...

Emma Jones, a Senior Technical and Planning Manager for LiveWest, reflects on her love for the trade industry and why it’s so important to encourage more women to think about trade careers. Whilst som ...

2 February, 2024
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Housing association increases number of women in trades

|Date: 8 February, 2023

Housing association increases number of women in trades

A housing association has boosted the number of female trades in its workforce as part of a campaign desi ...

A housing association has boosted the number of female trades in its workforce as part of a campaign designed to attract more women into practical careers. LiveWest appointed 26 apprentices, trainees ...

8 February, 2023
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