From Apprentice to Mentor: Insights and Advice for Women in the Trades - Part 1

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Join host Concetta Defa in this episode of PowHER Hour as she sits down with Darlene Leineweber, Journeyman Wireman for the IBEW, to discuss her 32-year journey in the electrical trades.

In this episode, Darlene talks about navigating the demanding field from her first days as an apprentice to establishing herself as a seasoned professional, and shares insights on the intense yet rewarding Chicago apprenticeship program, the importance of building strong bonds and support systems among women in the trades, and how to recognize which early challenges are about learning the ropes versus dealing with gender dynamics. This episode provides practical advice for anyone considering a career in the skilled trades, highlighting that everyone starts out learning, and success is built one step at a time.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lh_y3IVBASg

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.

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