Women in Skilled Trades: How Philadelphia’s Workforce Future Is Changing Women working in skilled trades modify Philadelphia's labor force and create a trail for economic development in the long run. Labor shortages confront the industries, women are starting to fill those spots in the form of vocational colleges, apprenticeship, and other skilled crafts learning. Electrical, welding, refrigeration and air conditioning, and construction are some of the areas that not only provide stability but also pay well and allow moving up the ladder. https://ptt.edu/why-more-women-in-skilled-trades-means-a-brighter-future/