<img width=800 height=600 src=https://inside.tru.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Alexandra-McCormack_WL-trades-1-e1731705957360-800x600.jpg class=lazyload newsImg wp-post-image alt= decoding=async loading=lazy srcset=https://inside.tru.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Alexandra-McCormack_WL-trades-1-e1731705957360-800x600.jpg 800w, https://inside.tru.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Alexandra-McCormack_WL-trades-1-e1731705957360-480x360.jpg 480w sizes=(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px />A transformative shift has been taking place in the world of trades as women increasingly take on roles traditionally dominated by men in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, welding and beyond, strengthening the workforce for a more equitable and inclusive industry. Thompson River University (TRU) Williams Lake trades student Alexandra McCormack, a second-year construction electrician apprentice, embodies this change by challenging stereotypes and building a career she can take pride in. Before finding her path as an electrician, McCormack…

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