{"product_id":"women-in-skilled-trades-an-introduction-to-plumbing-electrical-welding-and-carpentry-careers-9798193521518","title":"Women in Skilled Trades: An Introduction to Plumbing, Electrical, Welding, and Carpentry Careers","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkilled trades offer practical, rewarding career paths, yet many women still don't see themselves represented in the industries around them. \u003ci\u003eWomen in Skilled Trades\u003c\/i\u003e introduces the fundamentals of plumbing, electrical work, welding, and carpentry while helping readers understand what these careers involve, what skills they require, and how to begin exploring them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExplore four high-demand trade paths\u003c\/b\u003e - Get an accessible introduction to plumbing, electrical, welding, and carpentry, including the types of work performed, common tools, workplace environments, and skills used on the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnderstand how to start a trade career\u003c\/b\u003e - Learn about apprenticeships, vocational programs, entry-level opportunities, certifications, safety training, tools, workplace expectations, and practical ways to gain experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuild confidence and a professional mindset\u003c\/b\u003e - Discover how problem-solving, precision, communication, persistence, and continuous learning can become career advantages while navigating industries where women may be underrepresented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book begins by showing what skilled-trade work actually looks like beyond stereotypes. Tradespeople solve problems, interpret plans, measure accurately, work with specialized equipment, communicate with customers and coworkers, and make decisions that directly affect the quality and safety of a project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eplumbing\u003c\/b\u003e, you'll be introduced to water supply, drainage, fixtures, piping, basic tools, and the kinds of installation and maintenance tasks plumbers perform. You'll also learn why attention to detail and understanding how systems connect are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eelectrical\u003c\/b\u003e section introduces fundamental concepts such as circuits, conductors, switches, outlets, electrical components, tools, drawings, and safe work practices. The emphasis is on understanding the profession rather than attempting unsupervised electrical work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWelding\u003c\/b\u003e introduces the basic purpose of welding, common processes, equipment, materials, joint preparation, protective equipment, and the importance of controlling heat and maintaining safe working practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003ecarpentry\u003c\/b\u003e section explores measuring, layout, cutting, fastening, framing, finishing, tools, materials, and the relationship between accuracy and quality construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll also explore the different ways people enter the trades. Apprenticeships, technical schools, community colleges, employer training programs, and entry-level positions can provide different routes depending on the trade and location.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCareer preparation goes beyond technical ability. You'll learn why showing up reliably, communicating clearly, asking questions, accepting feedback, documenting work, maintaining tools, following safety procedures, and continuing to learn can significantly influence professional growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book also addresses an important reality: entering a male-dominated trade can sometimes mean encountering assumptions or environments that aren't welcoming. Rather than allowing those experiences to define your expectations, you'll explore practical approaches to professionalism, finding mentors, building supportive networks, advocating for yourself, and evaluating employers based on their safety culture and treatment of employees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWomen in Skilled Trades\u003c\/i\u003e is designed for women and girls considering hands-on careers, career changers looking for practical alternatives, students exploring vocational education, and anyone who wants a straightforward introduction to these four professions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to know exactly which trade is right for you before you begin. The first step is understanding your options, discovering what interests you, and learning what it takes to turn that interest into a career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/incorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-18852830\"\u003eRiley Monroe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.12d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798193521518\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/incorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BUS\"\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/incorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BUS037020\"\u003eCareers | Job Hunting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/incorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TEC\"\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/incorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TEC005000\"\u003eConstruction | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/incorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-STU\"\u003eStudy Aids\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/incorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-STU029000\"\u003eVocational\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53637204836661,"sku":"9798193521518","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/9656\/7605\/files\/9798193521518.jpg?v=1790358149","url":"https:\/\/incorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/women-in-skilled-trades-an-introduction-to-plumbing-electrical-welding-and-carpentry-careers-9798193521518","provider":"Indiana Corrections Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}