The Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO), which manages apprenticeships in Aotearoa, launched its women in trades campaign in July. Emery-Hughes discovered her passion for the trades when she started to build things she couldn't afford to buy for her children. (Jen Raoult/Supplied)Williams said her message for women thinking of joining the trade industry was that now is the time. “The construction industry creates so many opportunities. Emery-Hughes said she wants to see other women give the trade industry a go.

Source: Stuff October 29, 2023 07:04 UTC