Check out the PowHERful Women Mentorship Program and find a mentor in the trades:

https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentee

Want to be a mentor for someone entering the trades? Sign up here: https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentor

Thinking about a career in the trades, but not sure which path is right for you? This Power Hour brings authentic stories from women at various stages of their trade careers, who've navigated the process of choosing their own skilled trade. Join Jenaya Nelson, Labor Steward & Auditor, Kinzie Taylor, Electrical Apprentice, and Liz Wilhelmsen, Electric Utility Groundman as they share practical advice and honest reflections to help you find your best fit.

You'll hear how the journey often starts without a clear direction and how exploration, conversation, and hands-on experience reveal the trade that matches your strengths and interests. The guests discuss challenges, adapting to changing work environments, and overcoming limitations, as well as the support systems and mentorships that make a difference. You'll get a candid look at workplace culture, team dynamics, and confidence-building stories to help you make the right choice for your future in the trades.

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Gy9xEnwWRlI

👉Are you interested in energy industry careers or want insight into the real experiences of women building the future? Visit https://www.hirepowher.org/

Hire PowHER! introduces women to the skilled trades of the energy industry by offering a career roadmap and diving into the opportunities for fulfilling, well-paying careers with purpose. Concetta Defa, experienced IBEW journey worker and proud supporter of women in the trades, brings real role models from women in the trades for real talk and real guidance. A new initiative by the Center for Energy Workforce Development, Hire PowHER! is for anyone with passion or curiosity about the energy sector. There's a place and need for you in energy, whether you're hands-on, strategic, creative, or community-driven. Join our next webinar here and step into a career where your PowHER truly matters: https://getintoenergy.org/hire-powher/powher-hours/

This episode features the webinar "Find Your Fit – Stop Dreaming. Start Building" from January 6th, 2026.

Produced by Through The Noise: https://www.getthroughthenoise.com/