The purpose of this article is to review the extant literature on women in skilled trades and construction to identify specific gaps in our knowledge of the career development processes and needs of this understudied and underserved population. Our aim is to stimulate the interest of scholars and their engagement in research and practice relevant…

Describes Project Refocus, an outplacement service specially targeted toward blue-collar workers. Services include (1) testing and assessment, (2) counseling, and (3) job placement. (CH)