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From Sparks to Strategy
Laura Potje has been shaping the future of welding and manufacturing education for over 40 years. From her early days welding forestry equipment and uranium refineries to her current role as an instructor at Conestoga College, Laura’s seen the trades evolve — and she’s helped drive that change.
In this episode, she reflects on her journey through the welding industry, the value of mentorship, and the programs she’s built to bring more women into skilled trades, like Conestoga’s “Girls Garage Night” and “Women’s One-Day Welding.” Her story is one of perseverance, progress, and pride in teaching the next generation of tradespeople to see welding as both art and opportunity.
Whether you’re a woman apprentice, an employer, or an ally, discover how you can help strengthen the future of women in Canada’s manufacturing trades at emccanada.org/herjourney
Presented by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), produced by Memory Tree Productions.
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By Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)Laura Potje has been shaping the future of welding and manufacturing education for over 40 years. From her early days welding forestry equipment and uranium refineries to her current role as an instructor at Conestoga College, Laura’s seen the trades evolve — and she’s helped drive that change.
In this episode, she reflects on her journey through the welding industry, the value of mentorship, and the programs she’s built to bring more women into skilled trades, like Conestoga’s “Girls Garage Night” and “Women’s One-Day Welding.” Her story is one of perseverance, progress, and pride in teaching the next generation of tradespeople to see welding as both art and opportunity.
Whether you’re a woman apprentice, an employer, or an ally, discover how you can help strengthen the future of women in Canada’s manufacturing trades at emccanada.org/herjourney
Presented by Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), produced by Memory Tree Productions.