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As we continue the conversation with Traci Mitts, Journey Level Industrial Painter, Chantel Richard, Journey Level Electrician, and Jessica Downey, Journey Level Lineworker, we get an inside look at the challenges and strengths women bring to high-demand skilled trades careers in the energy industry. Hear real stories and practical advice from those who've overcome physical and mental obstacles on the job. In Part 2 our panel dives into:
What it's really like working in physically demanding energy sector roles
Smart strategies for thriving when strength isn't enough
The impact of teamwork and asking for help in trade careers
Navigating career changes and unexpected life events, including injury and pregnancy
Straightforward advice for women considering skilled trades: try, learn your limits, and don't count yourself out
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lF609u89GS4
Watch Part 1 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lF609u89GS4
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⚡For more conversations about energy careers, skilled trades, and opportunities for women in the industry, 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 "A Closer look at high demand skilled trades careers within the energy industry – Part 1" from October 21, 2025.
Produced by Through The Noise: https://www.getthroughthenoise.com/
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