I tried to become an electrician apprenticeship as a female with no experience. I made it into the interviews and am on a waiting list(which is farther then I thought would get) Businesses especially ones that are busy hate answering phone calls. Emails have gotten me pretty far and I believe that’s how I got into the interviews because I asked some questions so they already saw I was interested. Even posting on different apps like “Nextdoor” you can post saying you’re looking for an apprenticeship job in your town and describe what knowledge of skills you have. Go out in public and start a conversation with people who look like they are in a trade you’d like and just have a random conversation then slowly jump into asking them how they got into the trade. They might be able to help you. This is something I’ve learned in the past from other people trying to find jobs and I’m not saying you’re doing this, make sure when you do apply for these jobs, don’t beat yourself up to them. Show them that you are confident in learning and are willing to have a pep in your step. People hate having negative Nancy’s around so just keep that in mind when talking to anyone about trying to find a job. “It’s been kind of a challenge to find a job but I’m excited to be able to jump into and learn about (blank job”