Whoever said that tools aren’t for girls has never met Judaline Cassidy. Cassidy is the chief visionary officer of Tools & Tiaras Inc., an organization whose mission is to advance the interest of girls ages 6-14 who want to pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated fields like mechanical, industrial, technical and the trades.

For years, swinging a hammer or turning a wrench have been positions filled by men. In fact, 98% of electricians and plumbers are male, as is 89% of the construction industry, according to the 2021 report “Skilled Trades in America” by Angi. The percentages also show that black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) are greatly underrepresented — only 9% of plumbers are BIPOC.

Source: Plumbing & Mechanical Magazine

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