Recruiting, Supporting, and Advancing Women in Construction and Energy - Part 1

Recruiting, Supporting, and Advancing Women in Construction and Energy - Part 2

Check out the PowHERful Women Mentorship Program and find a mentor in the trades: https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentee [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 [https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentor] 👉Are you interested in energy industry careers or want insight into the real experiences of women building the future? Visit https://www.hirepowher.org/ In part 2, host Concetta Defa and guest Kelly McClellen, Operating Engineer Rank and File Member, IUOE Local 101 KS/MO, dive deep into what it takes to recruit, retain, and support women in the trades. Kelly talks about her journey, her involvement in founding Heartland Women in Trades, and her advocacy for women in construction and energy. They highlight the power of grassroots organizations, national task forces, and global partnerships in advancing policy changes, promoting safe and equitable workplaces, and overcoming barriers like childcare and maternity leave that uniquely affect women in the skilled trades. They also discuss the necessity and impact of mentorship, building supportive communities, and fostering a culture where women can thrive as both workers and leaders. Watch this (Part 2) on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N-xs41rHrOk [https://youtu.be/N-xs41rHrOk] Watch Part 1 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/onmmXB0bEj4 [https://youtu.be/onmmXB0bEj4] 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. Produced by Through The Noise: https://www.getthroughthenoise.com/

Recruiting, Supporting, and Advancing Women in Construction and Energy - Part 1

Check out the PowHERful Women Mentorship Program and find a mentor in the trades: https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentee [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 [https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentor] 👉Are you interested in energy industry careers or want insight into the real experiences of women building the future? Visit https://www.hirepowher.org/ [https://www.hirepowher.org/] Join host Concetta Defa and guest Kelly McClellen, Operating Engineer Rank and File Member, IUOE Local 101 KS/MO, in this episode of PowHER Hour for a conversation about what it means to be a woman in the trades, focusing on the world of operating engineers. Kelly shares her 30-year journey from starting out as an apprentice to working on major construction projects and navigating both challenges and opportunities along the way. Learn about the evolution of women's roles on job sites, about union benefits, pay, and layoffs, and why targeted recruitment, industry advocacy, and strong mentorship are so important for bringing more women into the field and keeping them there. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/onmmXB0bEj4 [https://youtu.be/onmmXB0bEj4] Watch Part 2 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N-xs41rHrOk [https://youtu.be/N-xs41rHrOk] 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. Produced by Through The Noise: https://www.getthroughthenoise.com/

Exploring High Voltage Careers: Women Finding Success in the Utility Industry - Part 2

Check out the PowHERful Women Mentorship Program and find a mentor in the trades: https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentee [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 [https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentor] 👉Are you interested in energy industry careers or want insight into the real experiences of women building the future? Visit https://www.hirepowher.org/ [https://www.hirepowher.org/] What does a power systems technician really do? Join host Concetta Defa as she sits down with Darlene Arcese, Power Systems Technician, UWUA Local 369 Executive Board VP, to get a look at what it's really like working in the utility industry. In this episode of PowHER Hour, Darlene Arce details her journey from learning about a co-op degree program to landing her role and thriving in a field often overlooked by women. Learn about the specifics of the job, the training path, how women can successfully navigate opportunities in a male-dominated environment, what to expect in the field (including wildlife encounters), the reality of pay during training, and the importance of visibility, community, and mentorship for women entering the trades. Sign up for EPUT*, the program Darlene went through: https://www.bhcc.edu/eput/ [https://www.bhcc.edu/eput/] Sign up for the program at National Grid**: https://www.nationalgridus.com/Our-Company/NE-Clean-Energy-Academy/Energy-Infrastructure-Academy [https://www.nationalgridus.com/Our-Company/NE-Clean-Energy-Academy/Energy-Infrastructure-Academy] *The Electric Power Utility Technology (EPUT) program is a partnership between Bunker Hill Community College, Local 369 Utility Workers Union of America, and Eversource. The program gives students an opportunity to gain real-world job experience while earning an associate's degree in Electric Power Utility Technology. **The Energy Infrastructure Academy is an 8-week, 200-hour upskilling pre-apprenticeship program that prepares work-ready adults for entry- and mid-level union roles at National Grid. Watch this (Part 2) on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9QNe9hSgodc [https://youtu.be/9QNe9hSgodc] Part 1 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I1qR3XK2DAU [https://youtu.be/I1qR3XK2DAU] 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. Produced by Through The Noise: https://www.getthroughthenoise.com/

Exploring High Voltage Careers: Women Finding Success in the Utility Industry - Part 1

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 👉Are you interested in energy industry careers or want insight into the real experiences of women building the future? Visit https://www.hirepowher.org/ In this episode of PowHER Hour, host Concetta Defa and guest Darlene Arcese, Power Systems Technician, UWUA Local 369 Executive Board VP, dive into the challenges women face when traditional career advice doesn't fit, and how perseverance and hands-on training can open the door to rewarding opportunities in the energy industry. Learn about the realities of utility work, the importance of union support and leadership, and the complex, high-voltage equipment Darlene -who shifted from studying astronomy to finding her passion and purpose as a power systems technician- works on daily. Full Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I1qR3XK2DAU [https://youtu.be/I1qR3XK2DAU] Watch Part 2 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9QNe9hSgodc [https://youtu.be/9QNe9hSgodc] 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. Produced by Through The Noise: https://www.getthroughthenoise.com/

Building a Diverse Workforce: Women's Impact and Growth in the IBEW

Check out the PowHERful Women Mentorship Program and find a mentor in the trades: https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentee [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 [https://cewd.mentorcollective.org/register/cewd-corporate/mentor] Get an inside perspective on how the IBEW is paving the way for women in the electrical industry. In this episode of PowHER Hour, host Concetta Defa and guest Jennifer Gray, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Director of Civic and Community Engagement, dive into the history and evolution of support systems for women, including the rollout of the IBEW women's mentorship program, and how it is providing both new and seasoned members with invaluable resources and guidance. They discuss the impact of women's caucuses and conferences, the importance of building community within the trade, and new local efforts, such as pre-apprenticeship programs, that help women enter the trades with confidence. They also highlight the vital need for intentional outreach, how representation and mentoring are shaping the next generation of electrical workers, and how the IBEW is building a more inclusive and dynamic workforce. Full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hnD2bKFLldk [https://youtu.be/hnD2bKFLldk] Watch our previous episode with Jennifer Gray: https://youtu.be/7oDXUVzA81s [https://youtu.be/7oDXUVzA81s] 👉Are you interested in energy industry careers or want insight into the real experiences of women building the future? Visit https://www.hirepowher.org/ [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. Produced by Through The Noise: https://www.getthroughthenoise.com/