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Meet RaeLynn! RaeLynn is a Journeyman Lineman who loves working outside and working at heights! She's named one of Canada's Top 100 Women in Skilled Trades. When asked what advice she would give someone entering the field she replied "Inspire to be the positive change you want to see in the world." Check out her Instagram Here: @rkmh86 !

The skilled trades are still largely male-dominated, but a growing movement of women and queer tradespeople seek to change that.

Carhartt's For the Love of Labor grant program supports organizations that work toward placing women in skilled positions.

"Young electrician woman working on the job" by Stocksy Contributor "Rob and Julia Campbell"

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