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Women in the Trades, Progress and the Path Forward
On this episode of OCS Talks, Brian sits down with Nickie Lavoie and Karen
Pullen to discuss how they got their start in the construction industry, how
far women have come in the trades, and the work still ahead. They also
highlight the important role of the Ontario Building and Construction
Tradeswomen in supporting, mentoring, and advocating for women across the industry.
Together, they reflect on progress, share personal experiences from the jobsite, and discuss how the industry can continue building a more inclusive future for the next generation of tradeswomen.
Chapter Markers:
0:00 – Intro
3:45 – Karen’s Journey to Becoming an Electrician
5:02 – Nickie’s Journey to Becoming a Boilermaker
7:51 – Barries & Challenges of Women in Construction,
are we Headed in the Right Direction?
13:50 – What Makes Women Feel Included on the Jobsite
18:43 – Positive Impacts of a Good Supervisor
20:20 – OBCT, Dedication to Training
28:41 - Benefits of a Career in Construction
33:45 – Final Comments
Subscribe for more industry insights and expert conversations. Have a question or topic suggestion? Reach out to us at [email protected] or visit iciconstruction.com.
For more information on OBCT and the great work they do, www.obctradeswomen.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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By Ontario Construction SecretariatOn this episode of OCS Talks, Brian sits down with Nickie Lavoie and Karen
Pullen to discuss how they got their start in the construction industry, how
far women have come in the trades, and the work still ahead. They also
highlight the important role of the Ontario Building and Construction
Tradeswomen in supporting, mentoring, and advocating for women across the industry.
Together, they reflect on progress, share personal experiences from the jobsite, and discuss how the industry can continue building a more inclusive future for the next generation of tradeswomen.
Chapter Markers:
0:00 – Intro
3:45 – Karen’s Journey to Becoming an Electrician
5:02 – Nickie’s Journey to Becoming a Boilermaker
7:51 – Barries & Challenges of Women in Construction,
are we Headed in the Right Direction?
13:50 – What Makes Women Feel Included on the Jobsite
18:43 – Positive Impacts of a Good Supervisor
20:20 – OBCT, Dedication to Training
28:41 - Benefits of a Career in Construction
33:45 – Final Comments
Subscribe for more industry insights and expert conversations. Have a question or topic suggestion? Reach out to us at [email protected] or visit iciconstruction.com.
For more information on OBCT and the great work they do, www.obctradeswomen.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices