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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
In this episode, brought to you by the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD), host Concetta Defa is joined by professionals Erin Sullivan, Foreperson E-J Electric, Savy Francis, Pipefitter, and Amber Norred, Journey Level Operating Engineer, who share their unique journeys to fulfilling and unexpected roles in unions, energy, construction, and heavy equipment operation.
The focus is on workplace culture and the support systems for those in the energy sector. The panel reflects on finding purpose in skilled trades and the value of hands-on apprenticeships. They share stories about navigating career changes into leading roles in energy and construction, and talk about the power of support systems, mentorship, and trade women's networks like Trade Women Build Nations.
Solidarity, union culture, and career advancement impact workplace satisfaction and representation for women. So tune it to hear the panel's real advice on breaking into the trades, overcoming obstacles, and accessing training programs.
If you're seeking inspiration, guidance, or a community in the energy industry, this episode is for you! Stay tuned for part two for even more stories from Erin, Savy, and Amber.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yBOm2A1d8kc
👉Are you interested in energy industry careers or want insight into the real experiences of women building the future? Visit https://www.hirepowher.org/
🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring Power Hour episodes from Hire PowHER!
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 "Workplace Culture & Support Systems" from December 16th, 2025.
Produced by Through The Noise: https://www.getthroughthenoise.com/
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By Concetta DefaCheck 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
In this episode, brought to you by the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD), host Concetta Defa is joined by professionals Erin Sullivan, Foreperson E-J Electric, Savy Francis, Pipefitter, and Amber Norred, Journey Level Operating Engineer, who share their unique journeys to fulfilling and unexpected roles in unions, energy, construction, and heavy equipment operation.
The focus is on workplace culture and the support systems for those in the energy sector. The panel reflects on finding purpose in skilled trades and the value of hands-on apprenticeships. They share stories about navigating career changes into leading roles in energy and construction, and talk about the power of support systems, mentorship, and trade women's networks like Trade Women Build Nations.
Solidarity, union culture, and career advancement impact workplace satisfaction and representation for women. So tune it to hear the panel's real advice on breaking into the trades, overcoming obstacles, and accessing training programs.
If you're seeking inspiration, guidance, or a community in the energy industry, this episode is for you! Stay tuned for part two for even more stories from Erin, Savy, and Amber.
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yBOm2A1d8kc
👉Are you interested in energy industry careers or want insight into the real experiences of women building the future? Visit https://www.hirepowher.org/
🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring Power Hour episodes from Hire PowHER!
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 "Workplace Culture & Support Systems" from December 16th, 2025.
Produced by Through The Noise: https://www.getthroughthenoise.com/