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WOMEN IN WELDING

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Women who enter welding are often able to work in flexible environments, such as freelance or contractor work, providing them with the ability to set their own schedules or work on a variety of projects.

Citation: Women in Welding. (2020). “The Flexibility of a Welding Career for Women.” Retrieved from www.womeninwelding.com.

Women in welding are helping to address the labor shortage in the manufacturing and construction industries, as demand for skilled workers continues to rise.

Citation: National Association of Manufacturers. (2020). “The Skilled Labor Shortage in Manufacturing and How Women Are Addressing It.” Retrieved from www.nam.org.

Welding is a critical skill in the aerospace and defense industries, and more women are entering these fields, contributing to the development of advanced military and commercial aircraft.

Citation: Aerospace Industries Association. (2020). “Women in Aerospace: Welding Roles in the Defense Industry.” Retrieved from www.aia-aerospace.org.

Women represent a small percentage of the welding workforce, making up approximately 5-6%, but the number of women entering the field has steadily grown due to outreach programs and advocacy.

Citation: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2021). “Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers.” Retrieved from www.bls.gov.

Women in welding often work in fields such as construction, manufacturing, and repair, contributing significantly to sectors like shipbuilding, aerospace, and heavy equipment maintenance.

Citation: American Welding Society. (2020). “Women in Welding: A Growing Force in the Industry.” Retrieved from www.aws.org.

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