Changing perceptions regarding gender roles, combined with the pandemic’s disruption of the service sector, has put a spotlight on career opportunities available for women in the skilled trades. Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is hosting a free webinar, “Women in the Trades,” to encourage more women to explore such high-demand occupations as plumbers, electricians, mechanics, and machinists. Typical entry level wages for these jobs are $13 to $15 per hour with rapid wage increases possible, often in the six-figure range. The webinar will offer detailed information about free training programs for these occupations that are available through private grants and the federal CARES Act. This informational webinar is Wednesday, September 23, 12pm-1pm. To register, go to www.mywrc.org/womenintrades or call 941-256-9721. Participants can attend by phone or computer to learn more.