Show Notes
Welcome to Enabling Automation! The fourth episode of season 5 is "From Classroom to Career: featuring Women in Skilled Trades". Join our season 5 host for this episode, Sarita Dankner, and special guests Harley Shea and Soveigh Brasseur.
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Timestamps
00:04 – Introduction
00:40 – What first attracted you to skilled trades, and how did you end up pursuing the path you’re in today?
01:59 – When did this type of work first spark your interest, and how did you translate that into a career path?
03:09 – As an apprentice, what’s been the biggest adjustment from learning in a classroom to learning in a workplace?
04:11 – What would you tell your younger self about the realities of the workplace?
05:29 – What would you tell your younger self about starting out in the workplace?
06:30 – How do you gain experience when employers are looking for experience?
07:42 – What helped you stand out in your role?
09:23 – What was your experience like finding your first role?
11:32 – How important are grades and technical training compared to networking and relationships?
14:13 – What role have mentors played in your career so far?
15:45 – How have mentors supported your career so far?
17:14 – Recognition, encouragement, and being nominated for an award
18:36 – What was the award nomination for?
19:22 – What has your journey through different industries and apprenticeships looked like?
22:20 – How have you built confidence as you grow in your role?
27:07 – What advice would you give someone considering a career in the trades?
28:36 – How can students explore whether skilled trades are right for them?
30:36 – Final thoughts
30:57 – Closing
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