Skilled Nation

Ep. 30 Episode 13: Women in Skilled Trades | High-Paying Careers Without College

For years, skilled trades were seen as a “man’s world.” That’s changing fast.

In this episode of Skilled Nation, we sit down with Alayna Chavez, a professional plumber at Parker and Sons, and Kate Glantz, co-founder of Move Over Bob, to explore how women are breaking into careers in plumbing, construction, welding, and other skilled trades and building powerful, high paying futures in the process.

Alayna shares her real story of turning her life around through trade school, landing multiple job offers, and building a six-figure career without college debt. Kate reveals how her platform is reshaping the narrative and connecting women to apprenticeships, careers, and opportunities that most young people do not even know exist.

This conversation dives into:

Why skilled trades are facing a massive workforce shortage

How women are stepping in to fill critical roles

The truth about pay, career growth, and job security

Trade school versus apprenticeship pathways and how to start

Why the college only mindset is leaving opportunity on the table

If you are exploring career options, considering a career change, or want to understand the future of the workforce, this episode is a must watch.

The trades are not defined by gender. They are defined by skill, grit, and opportunity.