Meet Suzy!! (@princesssparkanglesey19)⬇️⬇️

▪️Suzy has been doing electrics with her dad since she was 14, but only officially got her qualifications in 2019! ▫️Suzy originally wanted to become a theatre performer, so she went to university for performing arts. She went against everything she had always been told, which was that she would never go to university. ▪️WhileContinue reading “Meet Suzy!! (@princesssparkanglesey19)⬇️⬇️”

Meet Lisa!! (@lisa.m.geddes)⬇️⬇️

▪️Lisa began as a licensed pharmacy technician for 12 years before she changed careers! ▫️She started working as an electrical apprentice a year and a half ago and she is absolutely loving it. She just recently began her second year of her apprenticeship! ▪️She has spent my time working on a couple of apartment complexesContinue reading “Meet Lisa!! (@lisa.m.geddes)⬇️⬇️”

Meet Andrea!! (@andie.from.electrical)⬇️⬇️

▪️ Andrea Davidson is 31 years young and is completing her 309A construction and maintenance electrical apprenticeship in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. 🇨🇦🍁 (Girl I work in Kitchener! We are so damn close!) ▫️Andrea attended Concordia university in Montreal, Quebec on a wrestling scholarship. During that time she got a severe knee injury. She completed herContinue reading “Meet Andrea!! (@andie.from.electrical)⬇️⬇️”

Meet Eliana!! (@rubyred_electrician)⬇️⬇️

▪️Eliana is a second generation electrician! Both her mom and dad are master level electricians! Which is absolutely astonishing! Let me feature your mom next 😂 ▫️Eliana’s dad was the one who suggested she should get involved in her local union 611, in New Mexico. ▪️Eliana is now a third year apprentice, well on herContinue reading “Meet Eliana!! (@rubyred_electrician)⬇️⬇️”

Meet Leanne!! (@tradieladyadelaide)⬇️⬇️

▪️Leanne is a 3rd year Electrician Apprentice! ⚡️ ▫️Leanne was in the fitness industry for about 12 years. Entering a trade wasn’t really encouraged when she completed high school, although it was something she was interested it. ▪️Her dad is a mechanic, so he always taught her how to do things with her hands andContinue reading “Meet Leanne!! (@tradieladyadelaide)⬇️⬇️”

Meet Nikki!! (@nikkibellax3)⬇️⬇️

▪️Nikki is 29 years old and has been a union electrician for 4 and a half years. She is a 5th year apprentice turning journeyman in May! ⚡️💡 ▫️She lives on Long Island, New York. When she enter red the trade, she didn’t know a single thing, but luckily had some amazing people to trainContinue reading “Meet Nikki!! (@nikkibellax3)⬇️⬇️”

Meet Eloise!! (@eloise_the_electrician)⬇️

▪️Eloise is from Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺She always knew she wanted to have a hands on career doing something she loved. So, when she had the chance to do an electrical apprenticeship she jumped at the opportunity ⚡️ ▫️She has been in the industry for 5 years now and has been a qualified electrician 🥳for aboutContinue reading “Meet Eloise!! (@eloise_the_electrician)⬇️”

Meet Danni!! (@toolbelts2handbags)⬇️⬇️

▪️Danni was in the healthcare and hospitality world for the past 15 years. Earlier this year, she decided she wanted to try something new. ▫️It started off as wanting to learn a new skill, she began working on a small site helping a guy build his own house. She was trying to learn as muchContinue reading “Meet Danni!! (@toolbelts2handbags)⬇️⬇️”

Meet Shannon!! (@lady.volts)⬇️⬇️

▪️Shannon Tymosko is a 2nd year Electrical Apprentice with the IBEW Local 105 Hamilton!! ▫️She absolutely loves her job – Being an electrical apprentice keeps her physically and mentally healthy while also keeping her financially secure! ▪️Shannon says “I feel challenged, engaged, and proud of the work I do. There is an amazing sense ofContinue reading “Meet Shannon!! (@lady.volts)⬇️⬇️”

Meet Lizzie!! (@wattsuplizzie)⬇️⬇️

Normally I rewrite the bios, but Lizzie’s message was so fierce that I couldn’t bring myself to change it. Here it is; ▪️In NZ a whopping 90% of those who lost their jobs due to covid were women, just like me. It’s time for change. ▫️Kia Ora from New Zealand 🇳🇿 I’m Lizzie, a Mother,Continue reading “Meet Lizzie!! (@wattsuplizzie)⬇️⬇️”

Meet Mackenzie!! (@kickass_kenzie_)⬇️⬇️

▪️Mackenzie Gillan attended the Powerline Technician ⚡️ program at Conestoga College. She successfully completed two co-op placements; where she painted transmission towers on Canada’s 🇨🇦 east coast and experienced downtown distribution in her time with Toronto Hydro. ▫️Following the pandemic, she is looking forward to starting her apprenticeship with hydro one/ PWU and reaching realContinue reading “Meet Mackenzie!! (@kickass_kenzie_)⬇️⬇️”

Meet Dee!! (@dee.d15)⬇️⬇️

▪️Dee is a young female just starting her journey into the trades. She is also the first in her family to get into the trades. ▫️She is currently attending @conestogacollege in a pre-apprenticeship program and is just about to finish her work term! ▪️She is studying in the electrical trade ⚡️ and spent her co-opContinue reading “Meet Dee!! (@dee.d15)⬇️⬇️”