Research indicates that while the number of women entering trades such as butchery has increased, with female apprentice butchers tripling since 2020, completion rates remain low. Only 10 out of 25 women who began butcher apprenticeships in 2022 completed their qualifications by 2025. Experts highlight ongoing issues of sexual harassment, with 25% of women in automotive trades reporting such experiences, and call for broader support and funding to retain women in various industries facing skills shortages.