Will women help bridge the gap in the skilled trades workforce?

Industry experts say the demand for workers in the skilled trades is at an all-time high. And there's an increasing push for women to fill those gaps. As part of our celebration of Women's History Month, we talk with local women welders and welding students about how they view careers in the trades. Our guests: Stacey Mrva, artist/instructor at Ironwood Studios Lilly Hugi, student in the Metal Trades Program at Genesee Valley BOCES in Mt. Morris Honesty Harmon, student at Edison Career and Technology High School James Putnam, welding teacher at Edison Career and Technology High School Mary Guldenschuh, deputy director of the Livingston County Workforce Development and Youth Bureau ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.