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

Curious about career opportunities for women in the trades? In part 2, host Concetta Defa continues the conversation about launching a career in the skilled trades with Janaya Nelson, Labor Steward & Auditor, Kinzie Taylor, Electrical Apprentice, and Liz Wilhelmsen, Electric Utility Groundman.

The group shares how organizations like Utah Women in Trades and Boston Union Trade Sisters empower women and build vital support networks across the country. You'll hear firsthand about the impact of pre-apprenticeship programs, mentorship, and events like Trades Women Tuesdays in guiding newcomers into rewarding careers. The guests discuss their own trade journeys, highlight the importance of mentorship, and offer tips for making the right career choice. Unique projects, personal motivations, and practical advice for navigating these male-dominated fields are all on the agenda.

Utah Women in Trades: https://www.utahwomenintrades.org/

Boston Union Trade Sisters: https://www.facebook.com/groups/249956640117535/

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m35M0gxTKHI

Part 1 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gy9xEnwWRlI

👉Are you interested in energy industry careers or want insight into the real experiences of women building the future? Visit 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. 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 "Find Your Fit – Stop Dreaming. Start Building" from January 6th, 2026.

Produced by Through The Noise: https://www.getthroughthenoise.com/

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

Thinking about a career in the trades, but not sure which path is right for you? This Power Hour brings authentic stories from women at various stages of their trade careers, who've navigated the process of choosing their own skilled trade. Join Jenaya Nelson, Labor Steward & Auditor, Kinzie Taylor, Electrical Apprentice, and Liz Wilhelmsen, Electric Utility Groundman as they share practical advice and honest reflections to help you find your best fit.

You'll hear how the journey often starts without a clear direction and how exploration, conversation, and hands-on experience reveal the trade that matches your strengths and interests. The guests discuss challenges, adapting to changing work environments, and overcoming limitations, as well as the support systems and mentorships that make a difference. You'll get a candid look at workplace culture, team dynamics, and confidence-building stories to help you make the right choice for your future in the trades.

Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Gy9xEnwWRlI

👉Are you interested in energy industry careers or want insight into the real experiences of women building the future? Visit 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. 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 "Find Your Fit – Stop Dreaming. Start Building" from January 6th, 2026.

Produced by Through The Noise: https://www.getthroughthenoise.com/

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

Curious how women find support, mentorship, and belonging in the energy trades?

In this episode, brought to you by the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD), host Concetta Defa continues the conversation with professionals Erin Sullivan, Foreperson E-J Electric, Savy Francis, Pipefitter, and Amber Norred, Journey Level Operating Engineer, who dig into what workplace culture and support systems look like for women in skilled trades.

For Part 1 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yBOm2A1d8kc

For Part 2 (this episode) on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3_-KHHgxZNw

The panel discusses the importance of both local and national networks like Trades Women Build Nations and Boston Union Trade Sisters, and shares first-hand accounts of how mentorship shapes personal and professional growth. You'll hear real stories about rising through the ranks, getting involved in union leadership, and how women support each other on the job every day. The episode offers practical advice for those interested in apprenticeships and starting a trade career, and explores what truly helps women feel welcome—not just accepted—in the industry.

If you're searching for guidance, camaraderie, or inspiration in energy careers, these stories show how powerful it is to connect, support, and pay it forward. Subscribe for more conversations about energy industry opportunities and how women are leading the way in the skilled trades.

👉Are you interested in energy industry careers or want insight into the real experiences of women building the future? Visit 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. 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/