For our women, safe and supported access is a big concern. They want to know that they're going to be safe when they try welding, that they're not going to get injured, that they're not going to get hurt. They're fearful of things they haven't tried before and the supported access means a lot. They are able to try any of the different trades as a student for a day, to go and participate for a day. They can try welding, and if they don't like it they don't have to take it. Without role models, just being safe and supported allows women greater access for sure.
On April 28th, 2015. See this statement in context.