11% OF THE CONSTRUCTION
workforce are women 
3.9MILLION JOBS
available in the next 10 years
21% of Path to Pro
Skills Program students are women
11% OF THE CONSTRUCTION
workforce are women
3.9MILLION JOBS
available in the next 10 years
21% of PATH TO PRO
Skills Program students are women
Israel’s Path to Pro
Like most women, the skilled trades industry was not presented to me as a career choice, and I had to go explore it on my own. My passion for the construction industry is driven by my want for change. There are many opportunities for women in the skilled trades, and I want to dismantle the negative dialogue surrounding those working in the field.
Israel
The Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Scholarship Recipient
Katie’s Path to Pro
I want to be a mentor for young girls who may not consider construction as a career option. I want to break down the gender barriers in this industry and empower the next generation of female builders. I want to be the mentor that I always needed.
Katie
The Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Scholarship Recipient
Melany’s Path to Pro
I see myself in the future as my own CEO, and talking to younger women and inspiring them. Because every time I accomplish something younger me wouldn’t have felt could be done, I feel stronger. I really love my job in electrical work and that’s why I have a passion for it.
Melany
The Home Depot Foundation’s K-12 Program with Construction Ready
Triniti’s Path to Pro
Being raised on a 100-acre farm with three generations of skilled tradespeople has given me the drive to learn and pursue a career in industrial electricity. My mother was a residential electrician for most of my childhood, so watching her help wire houses for Habitat for Humanity gave me the confidence to apply for a trade school despite being a female in a male-dominated career path.
Triniti
The Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Scholarship Recipient
Israel’s Path to Pro
Like most women, the skilled trades industry was not presented to me as a career choice, and I had to go explore it on my own. My passion for the construction industry is driven by my want for change. There are many opportunities for women in the skilled trades, and I want to dismantle the negative dialogue surrounding those working in the field.
Israel
The Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Scholarship Recipient
Katie’s Path to Pro
I want to be a mentor for young girls who may not consider construction as a career option. I want to break down the gender barriers in this industry and empower the next generation of female builders. I want to be the mentor that I always needed.
Katie
The Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Scholarship Recipient
Melany’s Path to Pro
I see myself in the future as my own CEO, and talking to younger women and inspiring them. Because every time I accomplish something younger me wouldn’t have felt could be done, I feel stronger. I really love my job in electrical work and that’s why I have a passion for it.”
Melany
The Home Depot Foundation’s K-12 Program with Construction Ready
Triniti’s Path to Pro
Being raised on a 100-acre farm with three generations of skilled tradespeople has given me the drive to learn and pursue a career in industrial electricity. My mother was a residential electrician for most of my childhood, so watching her help wire houses for Habitat for Humanity gave me the confidence to apply for a trade school despite being a female in a male-dominated career path.
Triniti
The Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Scholarship Recipient
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1/3
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23%
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Find LaborThe great level of detail that candidates showcase in their profiles is very helpful! Path to Pro puts their qualifications right in front of you, all in one place.
– Adria M., Ace My Space Property Services
DISCOVER THE POTENTIAL
With more than 400,000 open jobs in construction, there is unprecedented opportunity for doers like you.
Nearly 9 in 10 tradespeople believe making the trades more welcoming to women would have a positive impact on getting more people involved – in addition to being a critical component to addressing the current shortage of skilled trades workers
EXPLORE FREE TRAINING
The Home Depot is making free introductory trades training available to you to start building your career in construction.
43%
of trade school graduates earn more than college graduates
1/3/span>
the cost for trade school vs. traditional 4-year college
JOIN THE PATH TO PRO NETWORK
Ready for what’s next? Build your free profile in the Path to Pro Network to connect with hiring trades professionals and start applying to jobs in your area today.
$100,000+
amount Plumbers & Electricians can earn per year
23%
of construction workers own their own business
Take a New Path. Help Close the Trades Gap.
p>Discover how to post jobs for free, review experience and qualifications of available Pros, and hire the skilled workers you need to grow your business.
The great level of detail that candidates showcase in their profiles is very helpful! Path to Pro puts their qualifications right in front of you, all in one place.
– Adria M., Ace My Space Property Services
