Educate Maine
05/01/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/01/2026 13:15
Watch: Maine Women in the Building Trades
May 01, 2026 ยท Learn how registered apprenticeships are bringing more equity to a surging industry
Did you know that women comprise about 15 percent of Maine's construction trades workforce? Although the trades are traditionally dominated by men, in Maine, more women and nonbinary people are joining that workforce, with numbers growing as more enter registered apprenticeships, particularly in the building trades. Successful apprentices can count on pay north of $27 an hour once their training is completed, and those in programs get paid and trained in a booming field. Apprenticeships offer solid employment, job equity, and a pathway to a great career.
Watch this new Educate Maine video to learn more:
https://vimeo.com/1170649960/832f27f4a7?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
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